Senior Estates and Assets Manager

Senior Estates and Assets Manager

Location:

Croydon Council, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, CR0 1EA

Salary:
Competitive, based on experience

Hours:

36 hours per week

Contract type:
Full-time, Permanent

Reports to:

Deputy Head of Assets

Closing Date:
Sunday 27 March 2026

Croydon Council is seeking an experienced Senior Estates and Assets Manager to join the Estates and Asset Management Team within the Resources Department. This pivotal role contributes to the strategic management of the Council’s property portfolio, ensuring optimal use of assets, generating income, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

You will take a proactive approach to asset management and help deliver the Corporate Asset Management Plan – supporting the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) through innovative and efficient use of property assets.

• Strategic asset management of Croydon Council’s property portfolio including operational and investment assets.
• Lead on acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, rent reviews, neighbourly matters and estate management initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of the Council’s Asset Management Plan.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including developers, consultants, and public sector partners.
• Promote multi-purpose use of assets and ensure alignment with Council-wide objectives.
• Communicate complex information to specialist and non-specialist colleagues to aid understanding, action and approval.
• Ensure accurate property data management in collaboration with the Estates Data Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of health and safety law and public liability responsibilities relating to commercial assets.
• Ensure best practice and compliance with RICS standards.

You are an experienced property professional, MRICS qualified, with experience dealing with public sector organisations/portfolios and an understanding of legislation affecting local authority property.

• Proven experience in estates and asset management, particularly in landlord/tenant matters.
• Strong ability to transact.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently, managing various projects with multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Word, Excel, and property databases (e.g., Technology Forge).

• Be part of a forward-thinking team driving strategic change across Croydon’s property estate.
• Work on high-impact and social value projects that shape the borough’s future.
• Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is advantageous.
• Site visits may involve working in challenging environments, including construction sites.
• Occasional evening meetings may be required.

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we are pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.