Post: Facilities Management Officer
Salary: £46,941 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941 – £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 20 March 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
Working as part of the property team, the Facilities Officer will support the commercial relationship of key suppliers ensuring that contract requirements are met and that work is delivered to a high standard. It is an integral role in ensuring the properties are maintained to support the operational response. The role is customer facing and you will be expected to be a presence at the fire stations, carrying out audits, and building relationships internally and with suppliers. You will need to communicate any issues and provide recommendations for improvements to service delivery.
You will need to be an experienced facilities professional with a background in customer and supplier relationship management. An understanding of and significant exposure to M+E engineering and fabric maintenance is also crucial. Most importantly, you will be a confident communicator that is capable of writing reports and carrying out audits. A H+S qualification is also preferred.
A permanent opportunity to work with an outstanding organisation making a difference every day.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be an experienced property and facilities management professional proficient with the application of asset and risk management strategies (Essential).
Have significant experience in M&E engineering and/or building fabric maintenance.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. An experienced property and facilities management professional proficient with the application of asset and risk management strategies (Essential).
2. Significant experience in M&E engineering and/or building fabric maintenance.
3. Ability to manage effective relationships with senior management/ stakeholders.
4. Effective organisation and appropriate technical skills to ensure development and application of building systems and services for the successful delivery and management of property.
Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place on Wednesday 08 April 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Criminal records check
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.