Asset Manager

Asset Manager/ Property Asset Manager – Papworth Trust is seeking an Asset Manager to lead the management of our property maintenance operations for our entire property portfolio. This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role, as part of the team based at Cambridge.

Why Papworth Trust?

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice, and independence.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: a salary of £47,385 per annum is on offer.
• Holiday: 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Company Sick Pay: Supportive sick pay offered.
• Pension: With an enhanced employer contribution.
• What else you get in return: Additional benefits include access to inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, recognition through the ‘Values in Practice’ reward and recognition scheme, participation in the Cycle to Work scheme, and opportunities to have your voice heard through the employee forum and colleague experience group.

About the role:

In this exciting role as Asset Manager, you will support the Head of Property to develop and manage asset management budgets. Overseeing the daily operations of our properties, collaborating with tenants, contractors, colleagues, and other internal and external stakeholders. You will also be part of our ambitious plans to invest and upgrade our properties, through significant investment in property improvements and environmental upgrades. Your ability to develop relationships and work closely with various stakeholders will be vital in influencing and driving forward our strategy and make a real difference to the Trust and our beneficiaries.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing asset strategy which includes our long-term investment plans.
• Overseeing day repairs and maintenance, including responsive, planned, and cyclical maintenance.
• Ensuring the portfolio meets all relevant health and safety regulations, building standards and other requirements.
• Managing capital and revenue investment for upgrading and improving our properties.
• Maintaining and using accurate asset management data to inform decision making and reporting.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of contractors and service providers.

About you:

As our Asset Manager, you will bring strong expertise in housing-related asset management, property improvement works, and people management. You’ll have in-depth knowledge of building construction, health and safety legislation, and compliance standards (CDM, gas, electrical, LOLER, Legionella, fire safety), alongside proficiency in preparing specifications, tender documents, drawings, and reports using tools like Excel, Visio, AutoCAD, and Pyramid. A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIAT, MCIOB, HNC, HND, RICS) is essential, along with experience in contract administration, maintenance planning, and project management. Strong communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and alignment with The Papworth Trust’s values are key, as is flexibility to travel when needed.

Please note: The post will be subject to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks process.

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please email hello@spiderrecruit.co.uk or call 01473 276146 to speak to Spider who are handling this vacancy on our behalf.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role currently.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Asset Manager role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.

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If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

Additional Keywords: Asset Manager, Estates Manager, Strategic Asset Manager, Property Portfolio, Estates and Assets Manager, Building Asset Manager, Building Surveyor, Senior Surveyor, Property Surveyor, Housing Asset Manager, Social Housing Asset Manager

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