Job Description:

Senior Asset ManagerLocation: Leicester
Salary :£51356 to £54495We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute senior property surveyor to provide decisive leadership and drive value from a diverse portfolio of land and buildings.This is a senior role with responsibility for leading people, optimising asset performance, delivering revenue growth and capital receipts, and ensuring assets support wider organisational, economic, and environmental objectives.
About the RoleReporting at a senior level, you will lead the operational asset management function for a substantial and varied property portfolio. You will source, initiate, and deliver value-added asset management initiatives across acquisitions, disposals, redevelopment, and investment activity.You will set direction, inspire high performance, and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure assets are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver maximum financial, social, and environmental return.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & People Management

• Lead, motivate and develop a small team of professional staff
• Create a clear sense of purpose, setting objectives, monitoring outcomes, and holding teams accountable for delivery.
• Foster a culture of trust, inclusivity, continuous improvement, and high performance

Strategic Asset Management

• Lead operational delivery of the Strategic Asset Management Plan and Corporate Estate Strategy
• Identify and progress opportunities for redevelopment, disposal, investment and income growth
• Develop asset business plans across the full lifecycle, managing revenues, costs and risk
• Provide research, analysis, modelling and due diligence to support property acquisitions and disposals
• Ensure assets are managed sustainably, efficiently and in line with legislative requirements
• Lead negotiations on acquisitions and disposals, ensuring timely delivery and value for money
• Build strong relationships with managing agents, developers, investors and public sector partners
• Represent the service at senior forums and external meetings
• Present complex asset management proposals clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders

What We're Looking ForEssential Experience

• Significant experience in property asset management, real estate or commercial property within a complex organisation
• Proven track record in acquisitions, disposals, investment, development and asset business planning
• Experience managing external professionals and agents
• Strong leadership experience with a demonstrable impact on performance and outcomes
• Experience using asset and financial data to inform investment decisions

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Relevant Degree in business, finance, accounting or corporate real estate / asset management
• Chartered or industry‑recognised accreditation (e.g. MRICS, FRICS,
• Expert knowledge of strategic asset management, property legislation and compliance
• Strong understanding of sustainable development and environmentally responsible asset management

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent leadership, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate confidently within a political and strategic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior audiences
• Commercial mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace.
• High levels of numeracy, literacy and IT capability

Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising a major property portfolio, contributing directly to financial resilience, community wellbeing, and long-term regeneration.You'll be empowered to lead, innovate and make a tangible impact - supported by a professional environment that values expertise, collaboration and ambition.This role offers flexible, hybrid working, competitive salary with the Local Government Pension scheme.
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