Asset Manager – 18 month FTC

Company: CHP
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Role


We are looking for an Asset Manager to lead the Asset Management team in delivering the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring high performance and cost management across renewal, maintenance and servicing programmes while maintaining compliance with regulatory, legislative and industry best practice.


Responsibilities



  • Deliver complex multi‑outcome projects on time, to quality, and within cost, while leading the department and collaborating with other Delta Housing teams and specialist consultants.

  • Accountable for executing the actions set out in the approved Asset Management Strategy, including ongoing analysis and categorisation of assets for long‑term sustainability and maximising return on investment.

  • Procure appropriate contract arrangements that deliver best value maintenance and project outcomes according to approved programmes of work.

  • Develop and maintain positive relationships internally across Delta Housing and externally with Local Authorities, other stakeholders, and the Regulator for Social Housing.

  • Lead internal efficiency reviews and process improvements across the Asset Management team, delivering a seamless, one‑contact, first‑time resolution customer strategy in line with the Customer Services teams and the Customer Resolution Centre.

  • Support a commercial, customer‑focused approach to property asset management and stock investment, including maximising portfolio value through targeted acquisition and/or disposal of stock.


Qualifications



  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

  • HNC/HND level education (or equivalent).

  • Experience as a senior manager in a property maintenance or asset management environment.

  • Sound contract and project management skills.

  • Sound budget management skills.

  • Experience with forward maintenance planning and property investment, including delivery of adaptations.


Benefits & Working Conditions



  • The salary for this post will be £60,000 per annum.

  • Learning and development opportunities.

  • Robust employee reward and recognition programme.

  • Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Volunteering programme.

  • 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum.

  • 37 hours per week – employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at Delta Housing Ltd.

  • The office expectation for this role is a minimum of 1–2 days per week.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026