Strategic Asset Manager

Position: Strategic Asset Manager
Location: Mandela House, Cambridge, CB2 1BY
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 5+ Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 314.79 Per Day
Job Reference: (phone number removed)

Role Purpose
The Strategic Asset Manager is a new, strategic leadership role within the Economy and Place Group. Reporting to the Director of Economy and Place, the postholder will:
Take a council-wide overview of all property assets (administrative, operational, commercial, and housing-related)
Advise on retention, refurbishment, repurposing, or disposal of assets
Lead on compliance strategy across all council assets
Implement corporate strategies for sustainability, Net Zero, and placemaking goals
Collaborate across council teams and external partners to optimize the value and function of assets
The role emphasizes strategic oversight, including investment prioritization, financial efficiency, and alignment with the council s economic, social, and environmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Asset Management & Strategy

• Maintain and update the Council s Asset Management Plan (AMP)
• Ensure assets meet functional, regulatory, safety, environmental, and financial requirements
• Prioritize capital expenditure to maximize value for money and deliver council objectives

Collaboration & Governance

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (CFO, Chief Property Surveyor, Assistant Director of Development)
• Develop business cases, secure investment, and manage funding for council assets
• Lead the Net Zero Board for property-related sustainability initiatives

Placemaking & External Partnerships

• Leverage council assets to support placemaking, community wealth building, and sustainability goals
• Work with partners such as Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, the University of Cambridge, and Cambridge BID

Leadership & Team Management

• Likely line management of one Band 5 Property Surveyor (TBC)
• Provide strategic oversight of property portfolios (£165m) and advise on investments

Innovation & Sustainability

• Encourage adoption of AI and emerging technology to improve efficiency and energy/retrofit strategies
• Integrate environmental, social, and community value into asset decisions

Person Specification
Essential Skills:

• Degree/diploma recognized by RICS, MRICS qualification or equivalent
• Strategy and programme management experience
• Business case development and finance knowledge
• Experience managing major property portfolios and commercial assets
• Expertise with property management/valuation software
• Knowledge of flexible accommodation solutions
• Understanding of sustainability, economic development, placemaking, and community agendas
• Strong line management skills

Desirable Skills:

• Experience valuing social and environmental impacts to inform investment
• Leading retrofit programs in complex organizations
• Managing complex tasks and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels, including elected members

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