Asset Manager

Crawley Borough Council

Crawley, UK

Hybrid

Expires: Expiring in less than 3 weeks

Full time

£63,841 - £67,392 per year

Reference: EC2
Division: Crawley Homes
Salary: £63,841.00 - £67,392.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Posted on: 18 February 2026
Interview date:25 March 2026
Extra payment(s): Participation in the Standby Scheme

Positions: 1
Category: Housing
Grade: N
Working hours: 37 per week
Closing date: 08 March 2026
Location: Town Hall, Crawley
Location type: Hybrid

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About the role

We are a stock retained authority with 8,300 general needs homes plus leasehold, hostels and sheltered housing schemes under our management. The stock is managed by our Crawley Homes division which was assessed by the Regulator of Social Housing in 2025 and awarded a C2 grading. This is the second highest grade a landlord can achieve, which is great news but means we have further improvements to make. We have produced a Provider Improvement Strategy following engagement with the Regulator and we are working diligently to deliver improvements within an 18 month period, including completing a full condition assessment of our stock by March 2026 to inform our Asset Strategy and future programmes of work.

In assessing our service, the Regulator of Social Housing said that “There is positive evidence of progress being made in some areas and we have assurance that there is strong organisational commitment to ensuring improved outcomes for tenants”.

As the Asset Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the following in relation to our housing stock:

stock condition surveys and the planned maintenance programme
decarbonisation and associated applications for grant funding
compliance, health and safety, and building safety
property adaptations
contract management

You will also have direct responsibility for identifying and driving forward service improvements, including those listed in our Provider Improvement Strategy, and so will need to have a strong track record of delivering service improvement. This is a great opportunity to shape services to ensure they are fit for purpose under the new regulatory environment. This will include working with our Policy and Engagement team to ensure the tenant voice is heard when deciding how to shape service delivery and policy.

We are looking for someone who has experience of managing and delivering large maintenance projects in a housing environment, including managing and liaising with contractors at a senior level. You will also need to be able to lead and motivate both yourself and others, be resilient, have a positive attitude and align with our core values and behaviours.

Crawley is a great place to work, with a vibrant town centre and excellent transport connections. By joining us you can also benefit from the following:

agile working allowing for a combination of home and office working
access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
flexible working hours
payment of professional fees
supportive work environment and great team working

Additional information

full current UK driving licence, for which an essential car user allowance will be payable
satisfactory clearance of a basic disclosure and barring check (DBS) will be a condition of your employment
qualified to degree level (or equivalent)
professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, or equivalent)
able to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings, including resident engagement events and Cabinet
out of hours on call service, approximately one week out of every five (standby payment applies in addition to the salary)
able to commit to obtaining further qualifications in line with the Conduct and Competency Standard
this is a politically restricted post for the purposes of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This postholder is therefore unable to take part in political activity as defined in current regulations published by the Secretary of State.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please email amanda.kendall@crawley.gov.uk, Head of Crawley Homes or call on 01293 438521.