ASSET MANAGER




Job Description

The Asset Manager is responsible for maximising the operational and financial performance of the company's residential property portfolio, with a particular focus on temporary accommodation assets. The role ensures that properties remain compliant, well-maintained, financially sustainable, and aligned with the company's investment objectives and contractual obligations with local authorities and other stakeholders.




Working closely with the Acquisitions, Property Management, Compliance, Finance, and Maintenance teams, the Asset Manager will develop and implement asset strategies that optimise occupancy, enhance property standards, improve financial returns, and deliver safe, high-quality accommodation for residents.




Key Responsibilities

Asset & Portfolio Management

• Develop and implement asset management strategies for residential and temporary accommodation properties.
• Monitor portfolio performance, occupancy levels, void periods, rental income, and operating costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset value, operational efficiency, and resident outcomes.
• Undertake regular property and portfolio performance reviews and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate asset records, property data, and lifecycle information.

Temporary Accommodation Performance

• Ensure properties meet contractual requirements for local authority and housing provider agreements.
• Monitor placement levels, property availability, and turnaround times between occupancies.
• Work with operational teams to minimise voids and maximise occupancy.
• Support the mobilisation of newly acquired properties into the temporary accommodation portfolio.
• Monitor accommodation standards to ensure properties remain suitable for residents.

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets and capital expenditure programmes.
• Review monthly financial reports, rental income, maintenance costs, and asset performance.
• Monitor profitability and return on investment across the portfolio.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and compliance.

Compliance & Property Standards

• Ensure all properties comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, including:
  • Gas Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • Legionella Risk Management
  • EPC requirements
  • HMO licensing (where applicable)
  • Housing Health and Safety standards
• Monitor compliance certification and ensure remedial actions are completed promptly.
• Support internal and external compliance audits.

Planned Maintenance & Capital Investment

• Develop planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Identify refurbishment and capital investment opportunities that improve asset performance and resident experience.
• Monitor contractor performance, project delivery, budgets, and quality standards.
• Ensure capital works minimise disruption to residents and service delivery.

Property Acquisition & Mobilisation

• Support due diligence during property acquisitions.
• Assess asset condition and identify investment requirements.
• Coordinate mobilisation plans for newly acquired residential and temporary accommodation properties.
• Work with the Acquisitions team to ensure properties are operational within agreed timescales.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with:
  • Local authorities
  • Registered providers
  • Landlords
  • Contractors
  • Surveyors
  • Investors
• Prepare performance reports for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Attend review meetings with commissioners and partners where required.

Risk Management

• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks affecting the property portfolio.
• Develop mitigation plans and ensure risks are actively managed.
• Support business continuity planning relating to the property portfolio.