Assistant Asset Manager

Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ Contracts Manager

Colchester

£29014 - £39353 Per Annum

Permanent, Full time

Desirable Skills

Construction / Property

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Job description

Assistant Asset Manager

£29,014 to £39,353

Monday to Friday; 37 hours per week

This vacancy closes on the 1st of August 2025.

As part of the local business community since 2003, our client is an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings throughout the Borough, including the Council's housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall.

About the Role

The Asset Management department is looking for an Assistant Asset Manager to join their Team. Working as part of the Asset Management Team, you will assist with the management of Housing Improvement/Capital works projects, and various types of surveying works.

You will have:

• An understanding and working knowledge of repairs, project management and planned maintenance process and the standards they must meet.
• Knowledge of building and construction projects and installations, and planning and building control requirement.
• Awareness of current Building Regulation and Legislation, Decent Homes Standards, and Health and Safety including CDM.
• Experienced in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of tools including SharePoint and Housing Management Systems.
• Financial/Budget Management skills.
• Full UK driving licence with continuous access to a car.

You will be:

• Able to work well as part of a team, and under your own initiative.
• Competent in building working relationships.
• Committed to providing an excellent service to their customers.

Benefits of Working for Our Client

In return, they are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.8 % employer contribution
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period
• The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Provision of a smartphone and laptop
• Free parking (for when you're in the office)
• Discounted gym member - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Free Flu Jab
• Agile Working at our client means having some flexibility about when, where and how they work to best meet the needs of your role and service area

Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use.

Interviews will be held face-to-face - date to be confirmed.

Equality & Diversity Commitment

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. As part of their continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and their workforce accurately reflecting the community they represent, they welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. They are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. They also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.

How to Apply

Step 1 - Click the apply button to be taken to our client's Careers Page.

Step 2 - Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement, and Person Specification.

Step 3 - Click 'Apply online' below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification.

Step 4 - Press 'submit'.

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