Asset Management Officer

Salary: £34,434- £38,220 per annum

Grade: I

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The Role

As an Asset Management Officer (AMO) , you will take responsibility for a defined portfolio of sites, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on time, and represent best value. You will work closely with the Senior Contract Supervisor and liaise regularly with clients, councillors, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities - You will:

• Take responsibility for your own area of work, ensuring behavioural, quality, and safety standards are met at all times
• Manage allocated sites and report to the Senior Contract Supervisor
• Liaise regularly with clients, councillors, contractors, and service providers to ensure effective delivery of works
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, to the required specification, and in compliance with service standards, codes of practice, and current legislation
• Carry out follow-up site inspections to verify quality of workmanship, service delivery, and ongoing safe working practices
• Interpret technical recommendations and progress works to ensure conformity with agreed procedures and standards
• Keep up to date with compliance, health, and safety requirements relevant to the role
• Actively contribute to service development through continuous improvement initiatives
• The post holder will have to travel across the County and work within varying environments which will include but not limited to confined spaces, working at heights and external weather conditions
• Have a strong focus on achieving client expectations and meeting key targets

Communication & Working Environment 

• The role involves both spoken and written communication, therefore confidence in the use of the English language and mathematics (numeracy) is essential.
• Travel across Corporate and Commercial properties, including land-only sites, will be required

Professional Qualifications -   Essential (must be working towards or willing to obtain):

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Level 4 qualification in Surveying or Compliance (e.g. Quantity Surveyor, Fire Risk Assessor)
• CDM Certification

Desirable:

• PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification
• NEBOSH

• Other relevant qualifications will be considered and can be discussed during an informal conversation.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel across the County
• Good level of mobility – the role requires use of ladders, climbing scaffolding, and accessing confined spaces

What You Will Bring

• Strong team-working skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good numeracy and ability to interpret data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

What We Offer:

We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• a local government pension scheme with an 18.1% employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• modern flexible working practices
• learning and development packages
• employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Contact

For an informal conversation about this role within our service area, please contact: Sally Dickinson - View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk or call View phone number on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Interview Dates: 03-05 June 2026

Key Documents:

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

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