Asset Manager
Glasgow area
West of Scotland Housing Association
£60,846 - £64,075
Closing date for applications
Full salary & employment details
Job Title: Asset Manager
Department: Development
Location: Glasgow, G40, Hybrid model in place
Salary Scale: EVH Grade 10 SM 7-9 £60,846 - £64,075 per annum pending pay award
Department: Development
Location: Glasgow, G40, Hybrid model in place
Salary Scale: EVH Grade 10 SM 7-9 £60,846 - £64,075 per annum pending pay award
Job Type
Full Time
Job description
West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) puts customers at the heart of everything we do by listening to their views and caring about what matters to them. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.
Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and with the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days and the option to work flexibly. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Healthy Working Lives. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme
We are looking for a new Asset Manager who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Director of Development & Asset Management. You will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of the planned investment, energy efficiency measures and compliance programme and to ensure the Association has an accurate asset management database that helps inform decision making.
You should have:
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience of working knowledge of procurement legislation and process, briefing and appointing consultants and contractors including contract responsibilities and supervision
• Knowledge of the proposed new Scottish Housing Net Zero Standard and experience of delivering energy efficiency projects
• Experience of planned maintenance budgetary preparation, financial management and control including ability to undertake financial modelling and able to identify key sensitivities.
• Knowledge of housing construction, maintenance, building processes, and best practice guidance
Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and with the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days and the option to work flexibly. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Healthy Working Lives. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme
We are looking for a new Asset Manager who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Director of Development & Asset Management. You will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of the planned investment, energy efficiency measures and compliance programme and to ensure the Association has an accurate asset management database that helps inform decision making.
You should have:
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience of working knowledge of procurement legislation and process, briefing and appointing consultants and contractors including contract responsibilities and supervision
• Knowledge of the proposed new Scottish Housing Net Zero Standard and experience of delivering energy efficiency projects
• Experience of planned maintenance budgetary preparation, financial management and control including ability to undertake financial modelling and able to identify key sensitivities.
• Knowledge of housing construction, maintenance, building processes, and best practice guidance
Notes
Provisional Interview dates:
• 1st interviews - Thursday 10th April 2025
• 2nd Interviews – Wednesday 23rd April 2025
