Property & Assets Manager

Company: Simply Recruiting Ltd
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Simple Recruitment are looking for a Property & Assets Manager for a temporary opportunity with our client in Midsomer Norton.

37 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends.

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The Job

The Property & Assets Manager role involves maintaining a comprehensive asset register, planning long-term investment, overseeing maintenance and compliance, managing capital projects, and ensuring all assets are safe, sustainable and effectively utilised. You will also line‑manage and work closely with local residents, user groups and partner organisations to support community benefit.

Responsibilities

Strategic Asset Management

  • Maintain and develop a comprehensive asset register
  • Support and implement an Asset Management Plan
  • Identify life cycle and capital investment requirements
  • Monitor asset condition, utilisation and income performance
  • Provide professional advice
  • Work collaboratively with local and community stakeholders to support strategic planning and community benefit

Operational Property Management

  • Oversee day‑to‑day management of buildings and outdoor spaces
  • Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance programmes
  • Coordinate inspections and manage reactive repairs
  • Ensure site security and operational standards are maintained
  • Oversee the booking system and procedures
  • Engage pro actively with local residents, user groups and community stakeholders regarding site issues, access and improvements

Capital Project Delivery

  • Manage delivery of capital and improvement projects inc. any tendering process
  • Coordinate consultants and contractors
  • Monitor programme, scope and risk
  • Report progress and issues to who you are reporting to
  • Assist with grant applications facilities

Compliance and Risk Management safety

  • Consult and communicate with community and stakeholder groups where projects affect local
  • Lead on statutory compliance including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical and gas
  • Ensure inspections and certifications are completed
  • Identify and escalates risks appropriately

About you

  • Significant experience in property or asset management
  • Knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation
  • Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
  • Experience monitoring budgets and financial reporting
  • Strong report writing and communication skills
  • Experience of line management
  • Ability to work effectively with community groups, residents, stakeholders and partner organisations
  • Experience in local government or charity sector
  • Professional qualification in property, facilities or asset management
  • Experience managing public buildings and open spaces

Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment business on behalf of our client, based in Midsomer Norton, who are seeking a Property & Asset Manager to join their team on a temporary basis.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026