Assistant Asset Manager
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,943 to £40,612 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Colchester City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | COLREQ01600 |
Summary
Job description
1 x permanent full – time, Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Career Graded Role – with a structured development pathway designed to support you in achieving a Level 4 qualification
Colchester Borough Homes (CBH), an award winning organisation owned by Colchester City Council, has been at the heart of the local community since 2003. We manage and maintain around 7,000 residential buildings across the Borough. Our work is varied, ambitious and rooted in improving places and lives.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Asset Manager to join our dynamic Asset Management Team.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity.
You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Housing Improvement and Capital Works projects, whilst gaining hands-on experience across a variety of surveying and property management activities.
As a career graded position, you will be supported within a clear development framework, with training designed to help you progress and ultimately achieve a Level 4 qualification. This makes the role ideal for someone looking to grow their expertise and build a long-term career in asset management.
What You Will Bring
• A practical understanding of repairs, project management and planned maintenance processes, and the standards required.
• Knowledge of building and construction projects, installations, and planning/building control requirements.
• Awareness of current Building Regulations, related legislation, Decent Homes standards and health & safety (including CDM).
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Housing Management Systems.
• A full UK driving licence and continuous access to a car.
Who You Are
• A team player who is also comfortable working independently.
• Skilled at building productive working relationships.
• Committed to delivering excellent service to our residents and stakeholders.
• Motivated to learn, develop and progress through the career graded structure.
What We Offer
In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous 20.8% employer
contribution
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and
two additional company Christmas holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days’ leave
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Provision of a smartphone and laptop
• Discounted gym membership at Leisure World and Northern Gateway
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Free flu jab
• Agile working arrangements to support flexibility about when, where and how
we work to best meet the needs of our role and service area.
• Payment of one professional subscription, plus free eye tests and a
contribution towards VDU glasses
To learn more about Colchester Borough Homes, visit: www.cbhomes.org.uk .
For further information regarding the career grade, please click here.
If you’d like an informal discussion, please contact, David Dockrell, Planned Works Manager on 07885 268 027.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Equality & Diversity Commitment
Colchester Borough Homes 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:
Step 1 - Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification
Step 2 - 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
Step 3 - Press 'submit'
1 x permanent full – time, Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Career Graded Role – with a structured development pathway designed to support you in achieving a Level 4 qualification
Colchester Borough Homes (CBH), an award winning organisation owned by Colchester City Council, has been at the heart of the local community since 2003. We manage and maintain around 7,000 residential buildings across the Borough. Our work is varied, ambitious and rooted in improving places and lives.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Asset Manager to join our dynamic Asset Management Team.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity.
You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Housing Improvement and Capital Works projects, whilst gaining hands-on experience across a variety of surveying and property management activities.
As a career graded position, you will be supported within a clear development framework, with training designed to help you progress and ultimately achieve a Level 4 qualification. This makes the role ideal for someone looking to grow their expertise and build a long-term career in asset management.
What You Will Bring
• A practical understanding of repairs, project management and planned maintenance processes, and the standards required.
• Knowledge of building and construction projects, installations, and planning/building control requirements.
• Awareness of current Building Regulations, related legislation, Decent Homes standards and health & safety (including CDM).
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Housing Management Systems.
• A full UK driving licence and continuous access to a car.
Who You Are
• A team player who is also comfortable working independently.
• Skilled at building productive working relationships.
• Committed to delivering excellent service to our residents and stakeholders.
• Motivated to learn, develop and progress through the career graded structure.
What We Offer
In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous 20.8% employer
contribution
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and
two additional company Christmas holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days’ leave
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Provision of a smartphone and laptop
• Discounted gym membership at Leisure World and Northern Gateway
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Free flu jab
• Agile working arrangements to support flexibility about when, where and how
we work to best meet the needs of our role and service area.
• Payment of one professional subscription, plus free eye tests and a
contribution towards VDU glasses
To learn more about Colchester Borough Homes, visit: www.cbhomes.org.uk .
For further information regarding the career grade, please click here.
If you’d like an informal discussion, please contact, David Dockrell, Planned Works Manager on 07885 268 027.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Equality & Diversity Commitment
Colchester Borough Homes 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:
Step 1 - Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification
Step 2 - 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
Step 3 - Press 'submit'
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