Asset Adoption Development Manager

About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a permanent Asset Adoption Development Manager to join our growing Asset Adoption department at our Glasgow Office.

As an Asset Adoption Development Manager, you will be focused on growing the Last Mile Asset Management (LMAM) business and developing our wider asset adoption capabilities. The role will involve delivering areas of business growth within LMAM, including water, wastewater, heat, fibre and future network opportunities that may be identified. Forging and building relations with internal and external stakeholders to develop new products, initiatives and growing LMAM’s asset portfolio and integrating new asset adoption opportunities into LMAM’s business as usual processes.

Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?

Your responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and delivery of long-term organisational strategy
• Delivering new products and potential business growth opportunities
• Working with all business functions to develop new products, processes and systems
• Demonstrating excellent leadership skills and staff development capabilities
• Working closely with business functions to develop operational systems and processes to support business growth
• Presenting findings, projections and recommended actions
• Conducting research and analyses of business opportunities, operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc.
• Planning, implementing and managing project delivery
• Implementation and project management of strategic development opportunities.
• Monitoring and reporting on progress of strategic development initiatives and operational projects.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience of developing and implementing strategic growth areas within utility connections, construction or a similar sector.
• Experienced in engineering or utility discipline.
• A degree in business or related field or demonstrable industry experience to an equivalent level

Attributes:

• Focused and positive approach with a drive to achieve.
• Excellent understanding of business operations and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
• Project management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Builds rapport quickly and develops excellent relations with all stake holders.
• Articulate and persuasive.
• Excellent at tackling issues in a positive, proactive and practical way.

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person.

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days)
• Up top 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance (x4 Annual Gross Salary)
• Refer a Friend Incentive
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the Office, 2 from home)
• Flexible Start and Finish Time
• Car Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus 
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Sick Pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas and electricity connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!