Wigan Council is recruiting a Principal Asset Manager to support the creation of a new Strategic Asset Management Team, managing the council’s corporate property portfolio and helping deliver long-term impact across Wigan Borough.
Organisation: Wigan Council
Job title: Principal Asset Manager
Job reference: 002365
Location: Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN
Department: Place
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £53,460 – £57,379 per annum (Grade 12)
Closing date: Tuesday 7 January 2026
Role overview
This senior role sits within a new team focused on modern, data-driven asset management. The wider programme includes senior roles across:
- Strategic Asset Management
- Operational Asset Management
- Development Site Disposals
- Land and Community Asset Management
- Energy Retrofit and Decarbonisation Delivery
- Town Centre Retail and Markets Management
Informal enquiry
Conrad Heald – 07818 075627 – conrad.heald@wigan.gov.uk
How to apply
Full details and the application process are on Wigan Council’s recruitment portal:
https://apply.greater.jobs/wigan/Job/JobDetail?jobid=2398
Please ensure applications are submitted by Tuesday 7 January 2026.