Asset Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Do you have a sound understanding of Housing asset management principles and data systems?

Do you have experience managing, validating and analysing large housing asset and stock condition datasets?

Do you have experience producing performance reports, dashboards and management information for senior stakeholders?

Do you have the ability to work collaboratively with surveyors, asset managers, compliance teams and contractors to ensure data accuracy and consistency?

What’s the role?

To provide an effective and responsive support service to Lewisham Council Stock Investment & Asset Management function and other internal departments relating to all asset management information including the collection, collation and maintenance of stock attribute and condition data. You will be responsible for generating reports for performance monitoring (KPIs) to support strategic asset planning and contribute to achieving financial and operational targets.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an Asset Officer who can deliver a high‑quality, data‑focused asset management service, ensuring accurate collection, maintenance, and use of housing stock condition and attribute data to support strategic decision‑making.

The role requires a strong ability to develop and support stock condition survey programmes, working effectively with internal teams and external surveyors to maintain robust and reliable asset information.

You will be expected to monitor asset health, analyse performance data, and maintain up‑to‑date asset records that inform investment planning and compliance activity.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent data management skills, particularly excel, ensuring asset databases are fully populated, regularly maintained, and reconciled with housing management systems.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Applicants should ensure their supporting statement demonstrates how they meet the requirements of the person specification

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£45,696 - £47,367 per annum (PO1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

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