Property Asset Manager (Croydon Shire)

Property Asset Manager South London/Hybrid £369 per day (Umbrella) A South London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Property Asset Manager to lead its asset management function and drive the strategic direction of its housing portfolio. This is a high-impact interim opportunity to shape investment planning, improve data integrity, and deliver service transformation across a diverse housing stock. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a diverse asset management team, bringing together multiple functions and specialisms
- Coordinate the development of the Asset Management Strategy, working collaboratively across teams and leading on resident consultation
- Take ownership of portfolio management, including acting as the lead client on asset data for acquisitions and new build programmes
- Oversee asset data systems, ensuring quality, integrity, and effective use to inform decision‑making
- Ensure compliance with Decent Homes standards, including timely reporting and annual data returns
- Lead the management and coordination of the rolling stock condition survey programme
- Oversee the development and delivery of the housing investment programme
- Take full responsibility for service transformation initiatives and ongoing oversight of NEC contracts
- Drive continuous improvement in asset management processes and performance
- Lead on asset-related projects, making recommendations on changes to housing stock impacting tenants and applicants
- Allocate and deploy team resources effectively to ensure service and programme delivery
- Provide matrix management across key operational areas as required
- Manage and support stock condition surveyors and associated teams We are looking for a strategic and commercially aware asset management professional with strong leadership capability and experience within the housing sector. Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in asset management within social housing or a local authority setting
- Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- In-depth knowledge of asset data management, stock condition surveys, and housing investment planning
- Experience of delivering asset management strategies and service transformation programmes
- Solid understanding of Decent Homes standards and regulatory reporting requirements
- Experience managing NEC contracts or similar frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage residents and internal teams
- Strong analytical and decision‑making capabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r9uy7