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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