Local Authority Housing, Head of Asset Management

Local Authority Housing, Head of Asset Management, Manchester Pay rate to £450-500 per day Contract role, Local Government Housing We are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Head of Asset Management in Manchester This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority setting Head of Assets & Investment, Grade SS1 This role is a senior post within Manchester City Council and will provide strategic leadership for the authority’s housing service

Reports to:

Strategic Lead Repairs & Asset The role holder will provide strategic leadership and lead the asset management strategy and commissioned works for the Manchester City Council managed, £1bn council housing portfolio. The role holder will lead and facilitate the development of the council’s asset and investment strategy working with elected members, senior stakeholders, residents and partners across the City. Experienced Head of Asset Management required to lead the strategic management of a large social housing portfolio.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in social housing asset management, ideally gained within a Local Authority or Housing Association environment. Key responsibilities will include oversight of stock condition data, long-term investment planning (5-30 years), compliance with emerging housing legislation, and driving improvements in energy efficiency and asset performance. The role will also support the management of an additional 2,500 properties operating under a unique PFI arrangement.

Candidates must demonstrate strong technical asset management expertise, a thorough understanding of current and forthcoming housing regulations, and the ability to operate strategically within a complex housing environment. Alongside technical capability, cultural fit, stakeholder engagement, and leadership qualities will be important considerations. The position offers hybrid working (2-3 days per week on-site in Greater Manchester) and is initially expected to run up to six months Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post and Vitalis can offer you:

- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work.

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