Summary of the role
To lead and manage the effective delivery of Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s property and facilities management services, ensuring the Fire Authority’s buildings and premises are safe, fit for purpose, well maintained and sustainable. The role is responsible for overseeing repairs, maintenance, alterations and improvements, alongside environmental and sustainability initiatives, property rental agreements and income generation. It also includes the procurement and management of contracts and professional services, ensuring value for money, compliance and the effective use of the Service’s property assets.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
- Lead the effective management, maintenance and security of the Service’s buildings and land, ensuring they meet the needs of a 24/7 emergency service and comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and environmental standards.
- Develop and deliver the Service’s Estates Strategy, making the best use of property and land assets to meet changing operational needs, financial constraints and wider local authority plans.
- Be a visible and values-led member of the Service Leadership Team, championing positive cultural change, inclusion and continuous improvement across the organisation.
- Prepare and present reports, business cases and recommendations to senior leaders, the Fire Authority and other key stakeholders, responding confidently to questions and scrutiny.
- Provide expert estates advice and guidance to senior leaders and the Fire Authority, using property surveys, performance data and risk assessments to inform decisions on estate development, usage and compliance
What we will need from you
- A relevant higher or further education qualification in Building or Facilities Management or a related subject such as Engineering, Construction or Surveying.
- Up-to-date and extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory compliance, best practice and research in building services construction, health and safety and sustainability.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (or a willingness to undertake further professional qualification-based training in a relevant field), (eg Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Association for Project Management, Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management).
- An understanding and knowledge of the Fire Service or another similar Public Sector organisation including statutory requirements, compliance, systems, structure, stakeholders, and culture.
- Experience of having worked in senior estates position for example Head of Estates/Estates Manager, Facilities Manager, Capital Projects Manager, or a senior consultancy role with multiple clients, and ideally within a public sector organisation.
- Proven successful experience and knowledge of energy management, environmental considerations, and sustainability in relation to Estates management operations
- Experience of working with local politicians and applying political acuity.
- Experience of a Private Finance Initiative
What you can expect in return
- 27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 days after 10 years of service
- Local Government Pension – Defined Benefit Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Welfare and Wellbeing services
- Staff Networks
- Access to Westfield Health Supplementary Healthcare package.
- Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
- Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead.
How to apply
If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk . Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 5001 on any communications. Thank you.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Additional reading
It is important for you to familiarise yourself with our work at Avon FRS and the framework we follow. Please see some resources below for you to read and explore:
Core Code Of Ethics – NFCC
Our mission, vision and values – Avon Fire and Rescue Service
Safeguarding policy – Avon Fire and Rescue Service