- Company: Reed
- Location: Manchester, UK
- Salary: £104,000–£117,000/yr
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Head of Asset Management and Investment (Housing Services) at Reed in Manchester, UK
About This Position
The Manchester City Council is seeking a strategic and dynamic Head of Assets & Investment to provide leadership within our Housing Services. The role involves managing a £1bn council housing portfolio and leading the development of the council’s asset management strategy.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage a £1bn council housing portfolio, ensuring optimal utilization and value creation.
- Lead the development of the council's asset management strategy to support long-term financial sustainability.
- Develop and implement investment strategies that align with the council’s broader goals and objectives.
- Oversee the maintenance, repair, and improvement programs for council housing assets.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices in asset management and investment.
Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale real estate portfolios, preferably within a public sector environment.
- A strong understanding of financial management principles and asset valuation techniques.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic investment plans.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on data-driven decision making.
About Reed
Reed is committed to providing exceptional support services for public sector organizations. We offer a range of flexible employment solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team of experts ensures that candidates are matched with roles that align perfectly with their skills and career aspirations.
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Manchester is the city at the centre of the eponymous county of Greater Manchester in North West England. It had a population of over 589,000 in 2024. It borders the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.87 million.
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. England shares a land border with Scotland to the north and another land border with Wales to the west, and is surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the south-west, and
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National unemployment rate in United Kingdom: 4.7% — via World Bank
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- Role Head of Asset Management and Investment (Housing Services)
- Employer Reed
- Location Manchester, UK
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) £104,000–£117,000/yr
- Posted August 3, 2026
- Apply by September 3, 2026
- Country United Kingdom
- Overview Full job description on this page (278 words)
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