Asset Manager

Position: Asset Manager

Location: Leicester office

Hours: 35 contracted hours per week

Salary: £50,981.57 - £57,383.39 per annum, plus £3,060 per annum of car allowance

Closing Date: 2 July 2026

Job : 5089

We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

Advance is a national housing and support provider that exists to transform the lives of people with a disability or mental health condition. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a brand‑new Asset Manager role and shape how we manage, invest in, and future‑prove our housing portfolio. You’ll deliver on our approach to long‑term asset planning, sustainability and major works – ensuring our homes remain safe, high‑quality and ready for the future.

• Lead, develop and inspire a small team focused on asset management and property services.
• Deliver a forward‑looking Asset Management Plan to guide investment and improvement.
• Plan and deliver our programmed and cyclical works – from major repairs and upgrades to decarbonisation and sustainability projects.
• Manage budgets and ensure works are high‑quality, compliant and value for money.
• Oversee contractor frameworks, performance, health & safety and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen our asset data, stock condition intelligence and long‑term planning.
• Keep customers and colleagues engaged and informed throughout programmes of work.

• Strong experience in social housing asset management, planned investment and major works delivery.
• Excellent understanding of property legislation, compliance, tenancy and leasehold matters, and H&S.
• Confident people manager with experience of leading staff and contractors.
• Skilled at balancing priorities, analysing data, planning workloads and making decisions.
• Strong communicator with excellent numeracy, IT skills and an eye for improvement.
• Someone who lives our PRIDE values – Partnership, Respect, Innovation, Drive and Efficiency – and is motivated by creating safer, better homes.
• Experience supporting vulnerable customers is essential; relevant professional qualifications are a bonus.

• Paid holiday (25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part‑time hours)
• Sector specific training with induction plus opportunities for professional development
• Access to Perks at Work discounts for cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and more
• Long service awards payable in 5‑year increments
• Golden Hello / refer a friend – up to £500
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you meet the threshold)

At Advance, safeguarding is embedded in our culture and is everyone's responsibility. We are supported by a safeguarding lead who ensures concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local procedures.

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from everyone, and are a Disability Confident Leader.

For more information about the role please email sharon.alexis-wilson.

Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.