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Rockbourne have been retained by a leading and fast-growing Investment Management business, specialising in Operational Real Estate, to appoint a Head of Asset Management to their growing London-based team.

In this newly created leadership role, you’ll take full ownership of the asset management function, delivering value across a £2.0bn portfolio real estate spanning the UK.

With a mandate to enhance performance, drive ESG initiatives, and professionalise systems and reporting, this is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing, entrepreneurial team at the centre of a fast-growing platform.

What’s in it for you?

Culture: Entrepreneurial, dynamic, and collaborative - a close-knit team with significant interaction with Partners and room to grow.
Autonomy: Own the asset management function and shape strategy across the portfolio.
Growth: Join a high-growth business backed by institutional capital, with exposure to deals, development, and operations. The business has doubled its AUM to £2.2bn in 18 months and has the ambition to reach c.£4bn in 3 years.
Variety: Work across a diverse portfolio with broad scope across asset management, ESG, capex planning, and delivery.

The role itself:

Strategic Asset Management:

Lead all asset management initiatives across the portfolio, with full accountability for performance.
Set and execute property strategies in coordination with fund Portfolio Managers.
Prepare and deliver annual asset management plans per fund, incorporating ESG and value optimisation.
Conduct annual asset business plan reviews, including expand/hold/sell analysis.
Lead life-cycle and extraordinary capex projects, disposals, and tenant transitions.
Support pre-acquisition due diligence on operators, buildings, and developments.

Operational Oversight:

Coordinate internal and external teams - consultants, legal, PMs, and operating partners.
Implement asset management systems, standardise reporting and data collection.
Ensure compliance with lease terms, including capex obligations, financial covenants, and reporting.
Track and report on third-party asset management plans and clinical/governance reviews.
Conduct regular site visits to priority assets.

Delivery:

Support the delivery of new construction projects with external project managers.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business plans.

About you:

10+ years of experience in asset management, ideally in a fund or private equity-backed platform.
MRICS or equivalent preferred.
Strong commercial and analytical skills: P&L, Cashflow, and balance sheet understanding
Strong understanding of real estate operations and development.
Familiarity with asset management software and strong analytical skills (Excel required).
Detail-oriented, highly organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
Clear and confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
Operational real estate experience is required.
Hands-on, fast learner, with the tenacity and curiosity to thrive in a dynamic, growing business.
Salary: Competitive + bonus + full benefits
Location – Central London

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

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Employment type
Full-time

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