Simple Recruitment are looking for a Property & Assets Manager for a temporary opportunity with our client in Midsomer Norton.

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
• Support long-term financial planning for asset sustainability
• 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
• Maintain audit-compliant records
• Identify and escalate risks appropriately

About you:

Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• Experience in local government or charity sector
• Professional qualification in property, facilities or asset management
• Experience managing public buildings and open spaces

The Salary:

£DOE

The Hours:

37 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends

Benefits:

Weekly Pay

Holiday Accrual

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 temporary basis.