Lewisham Council interview preparation.

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.

We are looking for a solution-focussed individual with extensive knowledge of issues faced by children, young people and families and local government policies to help us scope, design, and plan service improvement work.

The ideal candidate will have major research, consultation and policy development experience and will be well-versed in project management methodology and techniques.

You will be tasked with designing and delivering inventive change ideas that will drive improvement in quality and effectiveness in the directorate, challenging the status quo and building for the long term.

We are looking for an experienced, solution-focused manager with a strong grasp of children’s social care, commissioning or care funding.

You will bring significant experience of financial and budget management, service improvement and leading teams, alongside the ability to analyse financial, performance and service data.

You will be confident resolving complex operational or financial issues with providers, producing clear reports for operational and senior-management audiences, and working across professional boundaries to support quality, safeguarding, value for money and better outcomes for children and young people.