Job Description:

Asset Manager

Daily Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella)

Location: Leicestershire

Job Type: Temporary

Reed is currently representing the Council in their search for an experienced Asset Manager. This temporary position offers a competitive day rate and requires the Asset Manager to be on-site for two days each week, including Wednesdays. The role involves managing a diverse property portfolio to optimise performance and achieve strategic goals.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Proactively manage the council's commercial assets which includes offices, industrial spaces, rural estates, and development land.
• Conduct financial analysis and lease management to preserve and enhance asset value, enhance income streams, and reduce occupancy costs.
• Deliver optimisation and rationalisation of the portfolio in a timely manner to achieve best consideration under s123 Local Government Act 1972.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a caseload, ensuring effective operation and management of assets.
• Work independently, managing landlord and tenant relationships, asset disposals, and other related tasks without close supervision.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in Real Estate or a related field.
• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is preferable.
• Significant post-qualification experience in asset management across a variety of land and property types, both leasehold and freehold.
• Extensive experience in Landlord and Tenant matters, including law, principles, negotiation, and valuation.
• Experience in the investment market and skilled in analysing data to understand current conditions and trends.
• Experience advising on investment acquisitions and development appraisals.
• Knowledge and experience in appointing and monitoring external agents and solicitors.

To apply for this Asset Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.