Asset Manager

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you a property professional with strong knowledge of asset management principles, stock evaluation methods ,lifecycle and capital investment planning ?

Do you have significant experience in developing and delivering Asset Management strategies, planned works programmes and long-term investment plans?

Do you have experience managing or influencing multi-disciplinary teams, consultants , contractors , internal and external stakeholders?

Do you have the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of governance and data accuracy?

What’s the role? …

Lewisham Council are looking for an Asset Manager who will be responsible for the overall development and delivery of the Asset Management strategy for Housing Quality & Investment. You will be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver planned, capital and compliance programmes using stock condition, performance and financial data to prioritise investment, manage risk and maximise asset value. You will act as a key advisor to Senior Leadership, balancing resident outcomes, statutory obligations and budget restraints.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in asset management within a local authority or social housing environment.
• Strong understanding of housing regulation, building safety, compliance, and investment planning.
• Ability to use asset data and financial analysis to inform strategic decisions and long‑term programmes.
• Demonstrable leadership and excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with contractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Sound commercial awareness, balancing value for money with resident outcomes and statutory duties.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of governance and data accuracy.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Degree‑level qualification or experience in Asset Management, Construction, Surveying, Housing, Property, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Some evening and weekend resident focussed event attendance may be required
• The job is subject to a Basic DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Kemi Ojutalayo Kemi.Ojutalayo@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£64,938 - £69,660 per annum (SMG1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email LewishamWorks@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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