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Corporate Asset Manager

Stafford Permanent £55,350 - £58,425 per year View Job Description
Oversee corporate asset operations for Cannock Chase District Council and Stafford Borough Council, ensuring all buildings and services remain safe, compliant, cost-effective, and strategically aligned with council goals. Provide leadership support by deputising for the Head of Service as needed.
  • Manage Corporate Assets for two Local Authorities
  • Great opportunity too grow and face new opportunities

About Our Client

The team is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary group dedicated to delivering high-quality public services, managing assets efficiently, and supporting community well being across both districts.

Job Description

  • Oversee Asset Management, Facilities Management and Caretaking & Cleaning teams, including budgets and performance.
  • Maintain and deliver planned, cyclical and responsive maintenance programmes; act as Premises Manager.
  • Ensure statutory compliance (asbestos, fire safety, lifts, electrical, gas) and manage contractor procurement and performance.
  • Maintain strategic oversight of the councils' built estate; lead Corporate Asset Management Strategy, options appraisals and investment decisions.
  • Lead energy management, sustainability and spend‑to‑save initiatives.
  • Project manage capital and regeneration projects, providing Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
  • Manage commercial tenant obligations, security of assets and alarm response arrangements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Corporate Asset Manager will combine strong technical asset expertise with commercial judgement, proven leadership, and the ability to deliver safe, compliant, cost‑effective services across two councils.

  • Demonstrable senior experience managing multi‑site corporate estates and delivering planned maintenance, compliance programmes, and capital projects.
  • Strong technical knowledge of building compliance areas including asbestos, fire safety, lifts, electrical and gas safety.
  • Proven leadership and people management with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and work collaboratively across two councils.
  • Commercial and financial acumen with experience of procurement, contract management, budget control, and delivering or efficiency savings.
  • Effective stakeholder and political engagement skills with confident committee presentation, project delivery under CDM requirements, and a track record of measurable outcomes.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up too £58,425 per annum
  • Local government pension
  • Chance to make a meaningful impact through strategic property management.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Corporate Asset Manager, apply now!

Contact
Olivia Treanor
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6775012
Phone number
07483143665

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Sector
Property
Location
Stafford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Treanor
Consultant phone
07483143665
Job reference
JN-062025-6775012