Asset Manager in Manchester

The Role

We are seeking a Portfolio Performance Manager (Asset Manager) to drive the financial and operational performance of a growing UK residential portfolio across Build to Rent in Multi Family Homes, Single Family Homes and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation.

This role sits at the intersection of asset management, revenue optimisation, and operational performance, with responsibility for translating data, market insight, and on-the-ground performance into clear strategies that enhance income, occupancy, and long-term asset value.

The successful candidate will take ownership of portfolio-wide performance, working closely with leasing, operations, property management and finance teams to ensure consistent delivery against business plans.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Portfolio Performance & Strategy

• Occupancy, income, ERV growth, retention, voids, and cost control
• Develop and implement performance improvement strategies across your portfolio of assets
• Produce and continually refine asset-level and portfolio business plans
• Identify under performing assets and deliver targeted interventions
• Drive rental strategy and revenue optimisation, including pricing, incentives.

Data, Reporting & Insight

• Lead production of weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reporting
• Analyse:
  • Budget vs. actual performance
  • Leasing metrics (conversion, velocity, enquiry sources)
  • Market benchmarks and competitor positioning
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to support real-time performance monitoring
• Provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and investors

Market & Competitor Analysis

• Maintain deep understanding of:
  • Localised rental markets relevant to the asset class
  • Competitor schemes, pricing and leasing performance
• Translate market intelligence into commercial recommendations
• Support new acquisitions and developments with market-led performance assumptions aligning with industry expectations to monitor market trends and identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.

Operational Performance & Collaboration

• Act as the link between asset management strategy and operational delivery
• Work closely with:
  • Leasing teams (conversion, occupancy & incentives)
  • Central Operations Teams (Leasing Compliance, Tenancy Progression & New Business)
  • Property management (cost control, service delivery)
  • Marketing (lead generation, brand positioning)
• Support mobilisation of new assets to ensure strong trading performance from day one
• Drive consistency of performance standards across the portfolio

Financial Management & Value Creation

• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes
• Identify and implement value-add initiatives including:
  • Revenue enhancement
  • Cost efficiencies
  • Operational improvements
• Monitor and manage risks impacting income or asset value

At its core, portfolio management focuses on maximising income and reducing costs to deliver optimal performance.