Property Asset Manager

About the role

A South London local authority is seeking an experienced Property Asset Manager on an interim basis to lead its asset management function. You will shape investment planning, improve data integrity and drive service transformation across a diverse housing portfolio.

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.
• Develop and deliver the housing investment programme.
• Manage service transformation initiatives and NEC contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset management processes and performance.
• Provide matrix management across key operational areas and support stock condition surveyors.

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 management with residents and internal teams.

Required skills

• Asset data systems management
• Stock condition survey coordination
• Housing investment planning
• NEC contract administration

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £369 (umbrella)
• Hybrid working arrangement (South London office and remote)
• Opportunity to influence strategic direction of a large housing portfolio