Position: Strategic Asset Manager Location: Mandela House, Cambridge, CB2 1BY Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 5+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 314.79 Per Day Job Reference: (phone number removed) Role Purpose The Strategic Asset Manager is a new, strategic leadership role within the Economy and Place Group. Reporting to the Director of Economy and Place, the postholder will: Take a council-wide overview of all property assets (administrative, operational, commercial, and housing-related) Advise on retention, refurbishment, repurposing, or disposal of assets Lead on compliance strategy across all council assets Implement corporate strategies for sustainability, Net Zero, and placemaking goals Collaborate across council teams and external partners to optimize the value and function of assets The role emphasizes strategic oversight, including investment prioritization, financial efficiency, and alignment with the council s economic, social, and environmental objectives. Key Responsibilities Asset Management and Strategy Maintain and update the Council s Asset Management Plan (AMP) Ensure assets meet functional, regulatory, safety, environmental, and financial requirements Prioritize capital expenditure to maximize value for money and deliver council objectives Collaboration and Governance Liaise with internal stakeholders (CFO, Chief Property Surveyor, Assistant Director of Development) Develop business cases, secure investment, and man