Corporate Asset Manager

Position Summary

• Manage Corporate Assets for two Local Authorities
• Great opportunity to grow and face new opportunities

The team is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary group dedicated to delivering high-quality public services, managing assets efficiently, and supporting community well being across both districts.

• Oversee Asset Management, Facilities Management and Caretaking & Cleaning teams, including budgets and performance.
• Maintain and deliver planned, cyclical and responsive maintenance programmes; act as Premises Manager.
• Ensure statutory compliance (asbestos, fire safety, lifts, electrical, gas) and manage contractor procurement and performance.
• Maintain strategic oversight of the councils' built estate; lead Corporate Asset Management Strategy, options appraisals and investment decisions.
• Lead energy management, sustainability and spend‑to‑save initiatives.
• Project manage capital and regeneration projects, providing Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
• Manage commercial tenant obligations, security of assets and alarm response arrangements.

A successful Corporate Asset Manager will combine strong technical asset expertise with commercial judgement, proven leadership, and the ability to deliver safe, compliant, cost‑effective services across two councils.

• Demonstrable senior experience managing multi‑site corporate estates and delivering planned maintenance, compliance programmes, and capital projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building compliance areas including asbestos, fire safety, lifts, electrical and gas safety.
• Proven leadership and people management with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and work collaboratively across two councils.
• Commercial and financial acumen with experience of procurement, contract management, budget control, and delivering or efficiency savings.
• Effective stakeholder and political engagement skills with confident committee presentation, project delivery under CDM requirements, and a track record of measurable outcomes.

• Competitive salary up to £58,425 per annum
• Local government pension
• Chance to make a meaningful impact through strategic property management.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Corporate Asset Manager, apply now!