At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead investment strategies to enhance student living experiences and drive portfolio performance.
- Company: Join Unite Students, the UK's top provider of purpose-built student accommodation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and health benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student living while developing your career in asset management.
- Qualifications: Degree qualified with at least three years in property management.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Manager to join the team here at Unite Students. Ths role can be based in either Bristol or London.
Our vision is to be the UK s leading living platform for young people.
We are achieving this through operational excellence, targeted investment in our properties, and continued growth in the UK s strongest student markets.
- We invest more than
- £50 million each year across our
£10 billion Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) portfolio to enhance the customer experience, protect our assets, and drive long-term value.
Our Asset Management team plays a pivotal role in shaping these investments.
As an Asset Manager, reporting to the Head of Asset & Fund Management, you will take ownership of a regional portfolio, developing and delivering investment strategies that maximise performance and support our Group Strategy.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and deliver city and asset strategies that maximise portfolio performance and support our Group, Fund and Joint Venture objectives.
- Shape capital investment priorities across the Unite Students and Hello Student portfolios to drive long-term value.
- Identify and deliver asset enhancement opportunities, including refurbishments, reconfigurations and repositioning initiatives.
- Drive rental growth, improve the customer experience and manage sustainability and lifecycle investment across your portfolio.
- Identify underperforming assets and develop strategies to improve, reposition or dispose of them.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop investment business cases, secure approvals and deliver successful projects.
- Build strong relationships with university partners to unlock value and strengthen long-term partnerships.
- Play a key role in regional leadership, supporting acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and wider portfolio strategy.
- ance teams to ensure all commercial aspects of any asset management activity are considered and the best possible support is provided to the business.
- Proactively develop and maintain relationships with the Asset Management function and other business and finance stakeholders.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of the business, our strategy, activities of our competitors; keep up to date with trends and best practice within own professional area.
What We're Looking for in You
- Degree qualified, or equivalent professional experience.
- Ideally RICS qualified.
- At least three years experience in property, with a strong understanding of operational asset management and the key drivers of real estate value.
- Commercially minded, with strong analytical and financial skills and the ability to turn insight into action.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders and present ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Flexible and willing to travel regularly across the UK.
- What You'll Get in Return
- A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
- 25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
- A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
- Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
- Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
- Lots of other great benefits including an annual Share Save scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!
Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation.
You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home!
We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.
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Asset Manager (North/South) employer: Unite Foundation
At Unite Students, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where your multi-trade skills contribute directly to creating safe and welcoming student communities. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a performance-related bonus, extensive leave options, and a commitment to employee growth through training and development, you'll find a rewarding environment that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying unique perks like discounted student rent for your family members.
