Assistant Asset Manager
£29,014 to £39,353
Monday to Friday; 37 hours per week
This vacancy closes on the 1st of August 2025.
As part of the local business community since 2003, Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings throughout the Borough, including the Council’s housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall.
About the Role
The Asset Management department is looking for an Assistant Asset Manager to join our Team. Working as part of the Asset Management Team, you will assist with the management of Housing Improvement/Capital works projects, and various types of surveying works.
You will have:
- An understanding and working knowledge of repairs, project management and planned maintenance process and the standards we must meet.
- Knowledge of building and construction projects and installations, and planning and building control requirement.
- Awareness of current Building Regulation and Legislation, Decent Homes Standards, and Health and Safety including CDM.
- Experienced in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of tools including SharePoint and Housing Management Systems.
- Financial/Budget Management skills.
- Full UK driving licence with continuous access to a car.
You will be:
- Able to work well as part of a team, and under your own initiative.
- Competent in building working relationships.
- Committed to providing an excellent service to our customers.
Benefits of Working for Us
In return, we are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.8 % employer contribution
- Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period
- The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Benefits Platform
- Provision of a smartphone and laptop
- Free parking (for when you’re in the office)
- Discounted gym member – corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway
- 1 Volunteering Day per year
- Free Flu Jab
- Agile Working at Colchester Borough Homes means having some flexibility about when, where and how we work to best meet the needs of your role and service area
Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use.
Interviews will be held face-to-face – date to be confirmed.
Equality & Diversity Commitment
We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.
How to Apply
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Step 2 – Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement, and Person Specification.
Step 3 – Click ‘Apply online’ below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
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