BUSINESS FUNCTION: Customer & Commercial
SALARY: £35,593 to £42,331 per annum / ML1:SB1
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid
LOCATION: Leeds/York
HOURS: 37 per week
Join our team as the Asset and Facilities Governance Manager and become the essential link between Northern's strategic goals and on-the-ground operations. In this role, you will support the AMS Compliance Manager by collecting, verifying, and analysing critical asset data to enhance station operations across the network.
Your work will ensure that asset change control procedures, handovers, and audits align with our framework, directly influencing maintenance priorities and overall asset management strategies.
You will act as a trusted liaison between internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies, ensuring that every aspect of our asset registers is meticulously managed. Your contributions will drive efficiency, support proactive decision-making, and help foster a culture of continuous improvement across our stations.
What You'll Be Doing
* Collect, verify, and analyse asset and facilities data to support maintenance and operational planning
* Oversee asset change control processes, ensuring accurate handovers and pre-start project documentation
* Conduct thorough onsite and desktop audits to maintain comprehensive and up-to-date asset registers
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance with ISO:55001 and regulatory standards
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance dashboards and MI reports
* Liaise with stakeholders to track service-level agreements, identify data discrepancies, and propose corrective actions
* Support the creation and delivery of training materials to embed best practices in asset and facilities management
* Assist in aligning property management expenditures with strategic objectives and operational needs
About You
* Experience: Proven track record with asset change control processes and maintaining accurate data across multi-site portfolios, ideally within property or facilities management. Experience in conducting asset surveys, interpreting data for MI reporting, and using CAFM systems is essential.
* Knowledge: Solid understanding of ISO:55001 standards, data analytics principles, and maintenance guidelines (e.g., SFG20). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and asset database management is required.
* Qualifications & Training: Relevant certifications or training in data analytics and asset management, with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Familiarity with IWFM Level 4 and IAM qualifications (or willingness to work towards them) is a plus.
* Skills & Competencies: Exceptional data collection, verification, and analytical skills; strong attention to detail in quality control processes; excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities; and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
If you're passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and ensuring the highest standards in asset and facilities management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team!
What's in it for you?
At Northern, we don't just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here's a taste of what you can look forward to:
* Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
* Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
* Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
* Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
* Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
* Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you're in.
* Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That's why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
Why Northern?
We're more than just a train operator. We're the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we're on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year, we're celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.
At Northern, we don't just move people from A to B - we're building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that's something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we'll always offer an interview.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and medical assessment.
No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob... there's a place for you here in the railway.
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