Head of Asset Management

Head of Asset Management Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Head of Asset Management to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and strategic management of the Asset Management Team within the Property and Major Programmes Division of the Place Directorate;
  • Acquire new assets and dispose of assets surplus to the Council’s Requirements;
  • Be responsible for the facilities and contractor management relating to the portfolio managed;
  • Oversee refurbishment projects;
  • Collect and update Stock Condition information and develop long term plans and specific projects to meet the client’s obligations to all stakeholders;
  • Approve service charge year-end reconciliations in accordance with client instruction;
  • Take responsibility for taking the appropriate action in response to any legal notice received in relation the managed portfolio;
  • Providing relevant due diligence on current and perspective tenants across the portfolio;
  • Overseeing disposals and new lettings;
  • Ensure credit control targets are met for rent and service charge collections;
  • Take responsibility for compliance relating to sites under management, acting on any issues relating to non-compliance and escalated issues;
  • Ensure the portfolios Health and Safety is compliant;
  • Leasing of buildings not fully occupied;
  • Optimisation of sites through site consolidation or identification of excess land holdings in existing portfolio;
  • Management of the entire portfolio properties across the UK and Europe.

Requirements:

  • Experience of financial management, budget monitoring and control;
  • Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships;
  • An understanding of the major challenges and opportunities facing local government in relation to asset management;
  • Experience of managing external providers of professional services;
  • Significant experience of managing an Asset management service within an inner city environment;
  • To be able to work evenings and weekends with appropriate notice;
  • Must have good working knowledge of IT systems, including MS Office, MS Project and dedicated Asset Management programs;
  • Must be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, specialising in valuation, development or property management;
  • Extensive experience of managing staff within a performance management framework;
  • Some experience of Industrial property;
  • 8 – 12 years of proven experience in Asset Management;
  • Team management experience;
  • MRICS qualified;
  • Management experience of assets outside greater London is crucial;
  • UK and European experience is essential.