Strategic Asset Manager
Contract: Government
Location: Remote - with travel required (open to candidates nationwide)
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Strategic Asset Manager reporting to the Head of Asset & Data Management.
This role is responsible for developing and managing the asset management framework, ensuring it enables the best output from M&E and Fabric assets across the estate at an operational, tactical, and strategic level.
Job Description
We are looking for a candidate with expert knowledge of asset management within a Total Facilities Management (TFM) environment, supported by experience in technical services delivery.
The role will play a key part in influencing the client’s approach to asset management and driving effective, data-led decision-making across the estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver asset management objectives defined within the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Asset Management System Framework (AMSF) across the account
- Embed AMSF Business Process Standards and consistent ways of working across all teams
- Provide financial and asset intelligence, including Financial Management Reporting (FMR), to support decision-making
- Translate asset data (condition, performance, risk, lifecycle) into strategic and financial insight
- Support lifecycle planning, asset investment planning, and prioritisation across M&E and Fabric assets
- Act as the focal point for asset management governance, assurance, and audit readiness (including ISO 55001 alignment)
- Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring, management reviews, and improvement actions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client teams, technical services, PMO, finance, and suppliers
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of asset management principles within a TFM or large estate environment
- Experience of SAMP development and delivery aligned to ISO 55001
- Strong understanding of asset performance, lifecycle planning, risk, and investment decision-making
- Ability to translate technical asset data into strategic and financial outputs
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- IAM Certificate or Diploma in Asset Management
- ISO 55001 Lead/Internal Auditor training or experience supporting audits and certification
- Must hold full UK driving licence (car/car allowance provided)
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: Remote
