Job title: Asset Data Team Lead
Contact type: Permanent
Salary: £38,925 per annum
Working hours: 35 hours per week, full time
Location: Manchester – agile
Closing date: 26 August 2026
About us
At One Manchester, we’re building places people are proud to call home. We own and manage over 12,000 homes across central, south and east Manchester — but we’re more than just a landlord. We provide services, support and opportunities that help people and communities thrive.
Everything we do is shaped by our HEART values, our customers and our commitment to creating positive change across our city. We believe safe, affordable homes are the foundation for better lives, and we work together to deliver services that make a meaningful impact every day.
We’re continuing to evolve and improve how we work, making this an exciting time to join One Manchester. As we deliver the ambitions set out in our Corporate Plan, we’re looking for people who share our values and want to help create inclusive, connected and sustainable places where people can thrive.
We’re proud of our inclusive, customer-focused culture and the way our colleagues work together to make a difference every day. We’re looking for people who share our values, care about customers and enjoy working collaboratively to improve services and communities.
About the role
You’ll support the Assets Team to maintain accurate asset data and produce insight-led reports that inform asset investment, repairs, and strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with the Asset Management Strategy.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead asset data management, ensuring accurate data entry, validation, audits, and system integrity.
- Produce and analyse asset, repairs, stock condition, Decent Homes Standard, and performance reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Maintain accurate asset mapping and ownership records across business systems.
- Support stock condition programmes, asset appraisals, investment planning, and 40-year business planning through data analysis and recommendations.
- Ensure all asset investment works, acquisitions, disposals, and changes are accurately recorded and reflected across systems.
- Collaborate across teams to improve data quality, maintain robust processes, and provide training on asset data systems.
- Monitor KPIs and operational performance, using insight to drive improvements in cost, quality, productivity, value for money, and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to effective complaint resolution and continuous service improvement.
- Coach, support, and develop colleagues to maximise performance, engagement, and accountability.
- Inspire teams to achieve objectives and embrace continuous improvement.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring fair and objective people management practices.
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, responsibility, and high performance.
- Address performance issues constructively and support innovation, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
What we’re looking for
We’re after someone who has:
- Relevant academic or professional qualification.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and risk assessment principles.
- Experience managing data and asset management systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Commitment to excellent customer service.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Why join us?
We know that great services start with great people. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel supported, valued and able to grow. Alongside meaningful work and opportunities to develop, you’ll also benefit from:
- 27 days’ annual leave when you join us, rising to 30 days after three years’ service, plus UK bank holidays
- the option to buy or sell annual leave through our holiday scheme
- a genuine approach to agile and flexible working, dependent on the role
- an excellent pension scheme with an 11.4% employer contribution through the Smart SHPS DC salary sacrifice scheme
- supportive people policies that help you balance work and life
- Medicash healthcare cash plan membership, with Level 1 cover paid by us
- a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Perkbox, our benefits platform giving you access to hundreds of discounts, benefits and wellbeing resources
- a Cycle to Work scheme through Halfords
- access to Manchester Credit Union for affordable financial support, including loans, savings accounts and money guidance
- support to gain professional qualifications, with paid memberships fees for relevant professional bodies
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.
We welcome applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As part of our commitment to improving representation, we operate the Rooney Rule and aim to interview at least one ethnically diverse candidate for all roles, and at least one female candidate for roles within our Trades and Facilities teams where women are currently underrepresented.
We’re also committed to supporting flexible and agile working where possible. If you require flexibility or adjusted working arrangements (including part time hours), we encourage you to speak to us as part of the recruitment process and we can let you know if it can be considered for this particular role.
