Asset Manager

Asset Manager

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of North West’s leading housing associations. Prima Group is an ambitious, forward thinking and innovative place to work, We see our people being key to our success, and are Gold Award members of Investors in People .

As an Asset Manager you will be leading the organisation’s asset management and compliance function, ensuring housing stock is safe, compliant, well-maintained and supported by accurate data, robust assurance and effective investment planning.

To effectively manage regulatory compliance activities and the procurement/delivery of Prima Group`s investment and major works projects including all decarbonisation and energy efficiency programmes. To procure and manage all estate services and facilities.

Location: Flexible hybrid working arrangements between home and Prima offices (Columbus Quay or Twickenham Drive)

Salary: £52,565 plus Essential Car User Allowance (£1,460)

Asset Manager Main Duties:

• Leading the organisation’s statutory compliance and asset safety, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met (including gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, water hygiene and lifts).
• Providing building safety assurance, managing asset-related risks and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Overseeing asset data and intelligence, ensuring information is accurate, reliable and supports compliance and investment decisions.
• Developing and maintaining evidence-based investment and planned maintenance strategies, including decarbonisation and energy efficiency programmes.
• Commissioning and managing compliance contractors and delivery partners, ensuring safe, effective and value-for-money services.
• Ensuring strong governance, assurance and audit arrangements, including reporting to senior management and Board.
• Working collaboratively with Repairs and DLO teams to coordinate compliance and investment activity.
• Contributing to financial planning and value for money, monitoring budgets and identifying efficiencies.
• Driving continuous improvement, ensuring the asset function remains compliant, resilient and future-ready.

(Please see Accountability for more information around main duties)

Asset Manager Person Requirements:

• Strong commitment to customer service excellence.
• Demonstrates drive and resilience.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Self-starting and self-motivated.
• Performance Focused.
• Focus on getting things done
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Skills & Competencies for the role:  

• Experience at Senior Surveyor level in a housing association, not for profit or public sector organisation.
• Experience in managing asset health & safety legal compliance functions.
• Asbestos Management
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Gas Servicing
• Legionella