Asset Manager

Our Local Authority client has a 3 Month CONTRACT vacancy (with a possibility of an extension) for a ASSET MANAGER, details as follows

Job Purpose
To manage the Asset Management Team providing a culture of customer service and continuous improvement by ensuring the implementation of high performance standards and high levels of productivity.

Responsibilities

Supporting the development and managing the delivery of the HRA Asset Management Strategy;
Managing and implementing investment options appraisals and ensuring these are considered as part of the overall strategic direction;
Managing the commercial focus of the service, improve innovation and the consideration of non-traditional solutions that increase quality and value;
Managing and maintaining accurate and up to date asset registers and stock condition profiles and use these to support the strategic direction of services;
Ensuring that strategic risk mitigations are managed and delivered;
Ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and statutory requirements governing areas of responsibility.
To create a team where a culture of excellent customer service is a key focus for all job activities;
To grow talent and capability in the team by undertaking all employee appraisals timely and effectively, addressing any issues as appropriate;
To build pride, passion and reputation by creating an Organisation of excellence through strong motivational leadership;
Essential Requirements

To have a proven ability to successfully prepare, report and implement complex policies and strategies;
To have strong commercial asset management skills and an understanding of external markets and potential business opportunities, including all elements of contract management;
To have senior management experience and a proven track record in delivering modern, effective, customer focused and high performing asset management services;
To have detailed knowledge and understanding of the impact of the regulatory framework and government policy on asset management programmes;
To have a proven ability to successfully lead, motivate and manage teams to produce effective outcomes, including technical aspects and human resource issues;
To have a proven ability to manage, interrogate and interpret complex financial and statistical data and information for use in the business and to manage financial performance;
To have a proven ability to manage projects and budgets successfully including the preparation and submission of external funding bids;
To have a proven ability to effectively resolve issues and problems that may arise with contractors or customers, identifying and appraising options and implementing appropriate resolutions.
If you have the necessary experience and qualifications to fulfill this role, please submit your CV ASAP