Property Asset Manager (Interim)

About the role

This interim position with a South London local authority offers a senior‑level opportunity to lead the property asset management function for a diverse housing portfolio. You will shape investment planning, improve data integrity and drive service transformation across the stock.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary asset management team.
• Develop and deliver the Asset Management Strategy in collaboration with internal teams and resident consultation.
• Own portfolio management, acting as the lead client for asset data on acquisitions and new‑build programmes.
• Oversee asset data systems, ensuring quality, integrity and effective decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with Decent Homes standards and manage annual data returns.
• Coordinate the rolling stock condition survey programme.
• Deliver the housing investment programme and oversee NEC contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement and service transformation initiatives.
• Provide matrix management and allocate resources to meet service and programme delivery.

Required profile

• Proven experience in asset management within social housing or a local authority.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of asset data management, stock condition surveys and housing investment planning.
• Experience delivering asset management strategies and service transformation programmes.
• Understanding of Decent Homes standards and regulatory reporting.
• Experience managing NEC contracts or similar frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with residents and internal teams.

Required skills

• Asset data management
• Stock condition surveying
• Housing investment planning
• NEC contract administration