Reed
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.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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