Strategic Asset Management Officer

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Leeds seeks an Asset Management Officer to support delivery of asset and estate projects. The successful candidate will manage community asset initiatives, engage with stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Ideal applicants will have a degree or relevant operational experience, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute to service improvements within the council.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual leave

Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway and professional development

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex projects across a large organisation.
• Degree qualification or relevant operational experience in asset management.
• Proven ability to communicate and build relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of asset and estate-related projects across Council Directorates.
• Guide Community Asset Transfer programme in partnership with colleagues.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, funding proposals and contractor management.

Skills

Collaborative project delivery

Strong report-writing skills

Excellent communication

Emotional intelligence

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in asset management

Job description

A local government council in Leeds seeks an Asset Management Officer to support delivery of asset and estate projects. The successful candidate will manage community asset initiatives, engage with stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Ideal applicants will have a degree or relevant operational experience, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute to service improvements within the council.