Asset Manager – Social Housing Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £56,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Opportunity MK-Consult are recruiting for an experienced Asset Manager to join a smaller housing provider in Greater Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social housing professional looking for a varied and influential role, with the opportunity to work at a senior level and make a genuine difference to the delivery of property services.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing asset management, responsive repairs, planned maintenance, building safety and property compliance, ensuring homes are safe, well maintained and managed effectively.
Working closely with the Director of Assets, you will play a key role in shaping asset management priorities, improving service delivery and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities Lead on the delivery of asset management strategies, planned investment and maintenance programmes.
Oversee responsive repairs, planned maintenance and property services.
Take responsibility for technical compliance, including fire safety, building safety and statutory landlord obligations.
Manage stock condition information, asset data and investment planning.
Oversee contractors, budgets and service performance, ensuring quality and value for money.
Lead and support operational teams, driving continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
Work closely with senior leadership, providing technical advice and contributing to strategic decisions.
About You We are looking for someone with a strong technical background and proven management experience within social housing.
Essential requirements:
Experience working at management level or above within the social housing sector.
Strong technical understanding of building safety, fire safety, property compliance and landlord responsibilities.
Experience managing property services, repairs, maintenance or asset management functions.
Sound knowledge of relevant housing legislation, regulatory standards and health and safety requirements.
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work both strategically and operationally, taking ownership of a varied workload.
Experience of stock condition surveys, investment planning, budget management and contractor performance would be advantageous.
Why Consider This Opportunity? This isn't a role where you'll be focused on just one area of property management.
Working within a smaller housing provider, you'll have the opportunity to get involved across the full range of asset management and property services, working closely with senior colleagues and influencing how services are developed and delivered.
It's an ideal opportunity for an established Manager looking for greater responsibility, autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact MK-Consult .
We welcome applications from experienced social housing professionals who can demonstrate the technical knowledge, data management, leadership experience and commitment needed to succeed in this role.
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