Head of Asset Management & Investment


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£450 - £500
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M9 6NZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	5 Sept 2026

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Summary

Head of Asset Management & Investment needed in Manchester Paying £450 per day ref 000B 43FA / 1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring property assets are optimised, sustainable, compliant, and aligned with organisational objectives.
Lead the management and performance of residential, commercial, and operational property portfolios, including investment, acquisition, disposal, redevelopment, and lifecycle planning.
Oversee capital investment, planned maintenance, and asset improvement programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and building safety requirements, including fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, and water safety obligations.
Lead asset performance monitoring, stock condition assessments, risk management, and data-driven decision making to maximise value and minimise liabilities.
Manage revenue and capital budgets, business planning, investment appraisals, and value-for-money initiatives.
Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on asset investment, portfolio optimisation, estate regeneration, and long-term asset planning.
Lead, develop, and motivate multidisciplinary teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, consultants, residents, leaseholders, regulators, and key stakeholders.
Represent the organisation at senior meetings, committees, and stakeholder forums, ensuring services remain customer-focused and responsive.
Develop and monitor performance indicators, governance frameworks, and reporting mechanisms to support effective decision-making and continuous service improvement.
Drive innovation, service transformation, and organisational change initiatives across the asset management function.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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