Job Description

ASSET MANAGER

SCP range 24 - 28 (34,314 - 37,938) (Pro rata) Pay Award Pending

22 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend working as required

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Responsible FInance Officer

Job Purpose:

To advise on and manage the Town Council's asset portfolio, in accordance with strategic objectives.

Scope:

To demonstrate commitment to all aspects of Safeguarding to ensure our staff, customers and visitors are safe and to discharge our duty in terms of corporate safeguarding of all.

To behave in a way that recognises the importance of organisational culture, values and accountability.

To act in a socially responsible way at all times, ensuring your behaviour, actions and decisions consider sustainability of resources, the Climate and the Environment.

To adhere to standards set to ensure health and safety at work, which includes following procedures correctly and participating in relevant health and safety training, in helping to create a safe and supportive organisation for all.

To undertake tasks as required to support the Council's range of events and festivals as directed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic advice in relation to specific assets and to achieve best value for the Council by producing options appraisals for the development of assets in line with strategic objectives and in accordance with the directions and policies of the Council.

2. Lead on and help shape the development and direction of the property portfolio and associated service delivery.

3. Work with the Strategic Projects Officer, to provide innovative solutions in relation to the asset portfolio, based on the needs of the community and ensuring that assets make an enhanced contribution towards the life of the community.

4. Provide and receive strategic advice and conduct negotiations in relation to Landlord and Tenant matters, including lease renewals, rent reviews and delivery of new lettings.

5. Develop and implement a robust Asset Management Plan including an Acquisitions and Disposals policy.

6. Work with the Responsible Finance Officer to update and maintain the asset register.

7. Commission and project manage external specialist contractors in relation to the development of the Council's asset base.

8. Ensure that capital projects are completed on time and on budget, by applying the principles of project management and undertaking due diligence.

9. Act as the Council's Clerk of Works for all projects.

10. Work with the Strategic Projects Officer, Responsible Finance Officer and Business Liaison Manager to procure external funding.

11. Prepare financial forecasts and budgets to ensure sound asset management.

12. Ensure all assets are maintained and managed in accordance with the Council's legislative framework and in close liaison with the Facilities Manager.

13. Work in close liaison with the Town Clerk, Operations Officer and Facilities Manager to achieve optimum Health & Safety and accessibility across the asset base.

14. Responsible for the preparation of risk assessments in relation to asset management.

15. Act in a polite, professional and capable manner at all times.

16. Undertake any other duties required by the Council consistent with the level and scope of the role. This Job description outlines the duties required of the post entitled Asset Manager to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and duties may be varied from time to time, which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Essential Attributes - Educational Qualifications

Strong academic record with a degree or equivalent

Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

Relevant Health & Safety qualifications or equivalent experience

Desirable Attributes - Educational Qualifications

Professional qualification - RICS qualified

Project Management qualification

Essential Attributes - Skills and Knowledge

Experience in property/asset management Experience in project management Commercial awareness Good understanding of Contract legislation (UK Public Contract Regulations 2015) Contract Management experience Knowledge of conservation/historic buildings Good working knowledge of Health & Safety Proven competency in Microsoft Office and other software programmes, including database creation spreadsheets etc Excellent communicator at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders Able to produce compelling analytical reports and briefings Ability to obtain and assimilate complex information and communicate it concisely and clearly to internal and external stakeholders Track record of negotiating skills Ability to work proactively and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet competing demands and tight deadlines, and produce high quality work Experience of preparing and managing budgets Experience of handling confidential information

Desirable Attributes - Skills and Knowledge

Understanding of local government administration and practices

Clerk of Works experience Experience of compiling funding bids/applications

Essential Personal Attributes

To be a positive ambassador for the Town Council Driven and focussed with the ability to work on own initiative Flexible in approach Able to motivate others Tenacious and resilient. Ability to respond positively and constructively to conflicting demands.

Desirable Personal Attributes

Able to respond independently to unexpected situations
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 34,314.00-37,938.00 per year

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Asset management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

MRICS (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/05/2025
Reference ID: RTCASSE25