Strategic Asset Manager in Romford

The London Borough of Havering is one of London's largest and greenest boroughs, offering the benefits of London living alongside extensive green spaces, thriving town centres and excellent transport links. Significant investment and regeneration programmes make Havering an exciting place to live and work.

The Regeneration, Housing & Property Service is responsible for delivering major regeneration projects, new homes, asset management, property services and investment programmes that support sustainable growth and improve outcomes for residents across Havering.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategic management of one of Havering's most significant corporate assets, property. As Head of Asset Management, you will provide senior leadership, expert property advice and strategic direction across the Council's property portfolio, ensuring assets are utilised effectively to support corporate priorities and deliver value for residents. The role combines commercial acumen, strategic asset management, estate management and valuation expertise, with responsibility for leading a high‑performing property team and delivering major property projects and programmes.

As Head of Asset Management, you will lead the strategic management of the Council's property portfolio, ensuring assets are used effectively to support corporate priorities, generate value and deliver benefits for residents. The role is responsible for driving the Council's asset management strategy, property review programme, acquisitions, disposals, valuations, estate management and income generation activities. You will provide expert property advice to Members and senior officers, lead major property projects and transactions, build strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners, and manage a professional property team to deliver high‑quality services and successful outcomes.

The postholder will also play a key role in shaping the Council's future through strategic property decisions, supporting regeneration objectives and maximising the value and performance of the Council's land and property assets.

The successful candidate will be an experienced property professional with strong strategic, commercial and leadership skills, capable of operating confidently at a senior level within a complex organisation. You will possess a proven track record in corporate asset management, estate management, property disposals and acquisitions, valuations and income generation, together with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, elected Members and external partners.

Essential requirements include a relevant professional property qualification with membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), substantial experience of managing diverse property portfolios and leading high‑performing teams, along with a thorough understanding of asset management, property law and local government property practices. We are looking for an individual who is commercially minded, politically aware, an excellent negotiator and a strong leader, with the vision and drive to maximise the value of the Council's property assets while supporting Havering's wider regeneration and financial objectives.

The London Borough of Havering is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview. Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Havering Redeployees.

The London Borough of Havering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Delia.Howorth@havering.gov.uk. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 28/09/2026, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.