Assistant Director of Asset Management

Assistant Director Asset Management

• Contract Duration: Initial 6 months
• Daily Rate: £750 (Umbrella / Inside IR35)
• Location: Greater Manchester

Reed are supporting a Greater Manchester Council in their recruitment to an Interim Assistant Director of Asset Management. In this role, you will provide strategic direction and professional leadership in managing the Council’s property portfolio. Responsibilities involve working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure compliant, effective, and efficient asset and property management.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide strategic leadership across asset management, property management, and facilities management functions, focusing on utilisation, maintenance, and compliance.
• Implement and continually review Asset and Property Management Plans, leading all land, property, and project initiatives across the borough.
• Optimize the use of the corporate estate to ensure TEAM Oldham is accommodated efficiently, enhancing the delivery of Council services in a resident-focused manner.
• Strategically manage all financial aspects of the portfolio, including income generation, debt management, and revenue savings, aligning with the Medium Term Financial Strategy to ensure best value capital receipts and cost-effective property maintenance.
• Lead the development of robust, evidence-led business cases for new builds and building refurbishments, integrating sustainability, durability, building safety compliance, risk management, financial management, and operational maintenance into project designs.
• Spearhead the submission of funding applications to secure external funds for project delivery.
• Coordinate the delivery of outcomes that develop high-quality places and buildings, supporting sustainable economic, social, and environmental regeneration and financial efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in strategic leadership within asset management, property management, or a related field.
• Strong background in financial management, including budgeting, income generation, and cost control.
• Experience in developing and implementing property and asset management strategies.
• Ability to lead large-scale projects, from conception through to completion, ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations.
• Excellent collaboration and partnership skills to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical skills to develop evidence-based strategies and business cases.

To apply for this Assistant Director of Asset Management position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss next steps.