Post: Head of Facilities Management
Salary: £72,181 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £72,181 – £89,656 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 25 June 2025

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.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An exciting new role with LFB’s Property Department who oversee the operation, performance, maintenance and repair of buildings, fabric and their systems across the LFB estate. The buildings are a mix of frontline fire stations, Command and control centres and offices spread across London.

The Property Group are looking to recruit a Head of Facilities Management tasked to lead the Facilities Management Team delivering maintenance, repairs and minor projects through an outsourced maintenance provision. Overseeing a team of contract managers and facilities managers this role will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery across all aspects of hard and soft services and delivery of an audit programme ensuring full statutory compliance and that LFB buildings are comfortable, functional, efficient, and safe. Setting the maintenance strategy and approach is key to the role including sourcing strategies for the service requirements. The role is based at LFB’s Union Street HQ but travel across the estate will be regularly required.

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/alljobs/ 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.

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 in the in the procurement and delivery of facilities management services and project delivery (Essential).
2. Leading multi-disciplinary teams and building strong relationships across team/business area/ departmental/ boundaries.
3. Establishing and maintaining effective governance controls in a complex business environment.
4. In-depth knowledge of contract management strategies (Essential).

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 at LFB Headquarters on Wednesday 09 July 2025. 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
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• 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

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.

We are looking for a strategic leader who can demonstrate a strong record of visible and transformational leadership within a dynamic environment.  The ability to produce positive results is key along with a broad range of experience.   Prospective applicants will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of both the functions of the Fire and Rescue Service and the issues facing the Service both within Wales and the UK.

This is an exciting time to join the Service as we continue our programme of cultural change.  The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing the recommendations in the recently published HMICFRS report, the Fenella Morris KC review and the reports by the Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser.

Strong planning, organisational and people skills will be paramount, in addition to excellent communication and the ability to build strong relationships and networking skills as this will be imperative to running an effective directorate, advising the Chief Fire Officer and Commissioners at a strategic level and in supporting collaboration with Welsh Government, other fire and rescue services and partner organisations.

The successful candidate will enjoy a career within a progressive organisation, leading complex departments who make a positive difference to the communities of South Wales daily.

Relocation support will be available

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Project Manager, based in Scotland (flexible location) on a temporary basis for 12 months. This is a full-time opportunity working 35 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

This position is a key role within the SFRS DaTS department.

The Project Manager’s role is to undertake the project management of major DaTS and/or business projects, both within DaTS and for customer departments. The Project Manager will work within industry recognised project management methodologies and will provide advice and guidance to customer departments on project management issues.

The role will provide guidance and leadership in projects, develop relationships with the business community to ensure adequate support is provided and apply project management best practices appropriately. The role will cover all aspects of project management including project team development and management, project planning, reporting of progress and exceptions (cost, time, quality etc.) in line with governance procedures, conduct and management of project meetings and proactive management and reporting of project budgets, risks and issues.

A further key aspect of the role is to manage multiple external suppliers to projects and carry out procurement processes in line with the Service’s financial procedures. The Project Manager will also contribute to the development and implementation of DaTS strategies, policies and procedures in the project management field and will play a significant role in raising and maintaining a positive profile for DaTS within the wider organisation.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of 3 years or more delivering multiple highly complex IT projects across all disciplines of IT. Applicants are required to have excellent working knowledge of all IT functions and a formal qualification in Project Management. Along with strong verbal and written communication skills the successful candidate will have extensive experience in stakeholder and customer management and be able to sit across both DaTS and business workstreams. They will have experience of public sector procurement for high value contracts and supplier management, and a track record of delivering projects using both traditional and agile project management methodologies.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack. Should you require any further detail regarding the role, please contact Javier Larios at Javier.Larios@firescotland.gov.uk.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please apply by: 27/06/2025 by 12 midday

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance, Procurement & Property department based at Fire Service Headquarters. We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our vibrant team and play a key role in developing our financial strategy and maintaining financial control.

The successful candidate will be a qualified CCAB member e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and be responsible for monitoring and reporting the annual capital budget, i.e. £19 million for 2024/25, and a key player in the preparation of the annual statement of accounts. Expertise in the areas of budget management and financial control are essential in the provision of information and advice to support decision making. The postholder will also play a key part in the continuous development and improvement of accountancy processes and systems required to adapt to an ever-changing public sector environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential in addition to a keen team ethic to support the work of the finance team, stakeholders and senior leaders.

In recognition of the competitive job market, an additional market supplement of up to £5,307 may be available for exceptional candidates, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This will be discussed as part of the selection process.

This role may require travel between sites throughout the South Wales area and so the successful candidate must be able to travel independently, and a driving license check will be required.

ROLE PROFILE

• Contract: Permanent

• Grade: 14

• Salary: £43,693 – £44,711 per annum

Potential Market Supplement: Up to £5,307 per annum (subject to experience and qualifications)

• Hours of Work: 37

• Job Ref: NU124

• Location: Fire Service HQ

Role:       Station Manager (B)

Salary:    Development – £50,135 per annum (effective from July 2025) + benefits

Competent – £55,301 per annum (effective from July 2025) + benefits

Plus 20% Flexible Duty System Allowance & Essential Car User Allowance.

We are seeking to fill Station Manager (B) vacancies as part of our Flexi Duty Officer Cadre.

We also aim to identify a small pool of candidates that will be placed in a pool for up to 24 months to fill any future vacancies.

About the role

We are seeking to fill vacancies for the role of Station Manager (B), which is an integral part of the Service’s Middle Management Team and ensures the provision of a professional, inclusive, innovative and effective Fire and Rescue Service in accordance with all statutory and legal duties. You will need to be operationally and sector competent as the role carries a responsibility to deploy to operational incidents.

Operating in the context of a Fire and Rescue Service will naturally bring challenges as well as opportunities to really make a positive difference to the lives of your colleagues and the communities that we serve. To do this it will be critical for us to see how you have demonstrated effective leadership to deliver transformational change, underpinned as a minimum with competency in Level 1 Incident Command.

Reporting directly to the Group Manager or Head of Department, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

As a Station Manager (B) you will:

• Provide Leadership & Management to your respective team
• Support the Vision and Delivery of Creating the Safest Community
• Contribute to our Strategic Goals
• Provide Operational Supervisory Cover on the Operational Officer’s Flexible Duty Rota.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be a substantive & competent Watch Manager, currently employed by a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service within the UK.
• Be competent and experienced at managing Level 1 Incidents
• Hold at minimum Incident Command Level 1 Validation (validated within the last 2 years)
• Have significant and relevant vocational experience supported by CPD.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages; all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

You will be notified via email if you are required to undertake the Incident Command Level 2 Assessment of potential.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*

Advert Closes – 23rd June 2025 at 17:00 hours
Notification of Shortlist – By Friday 27th June 2025
Incident Command Briefing Sessions – Wednesday 2nd July 2025 – 1330pm to 1530pm (approx. timings.)
Incident Command Level 2 Assessment of Potential – 17th and 18th July 2025 and 21st to 25th July 2025
Notification of IC L2 Assessment Outcome & Release of Presentation Topic – W/C 28th July 2025
Interview with Presentation – W/C 4th August 2025
Notification of Outcome – W/C 11th August 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.

You are required to complete the application form included within the vacancy documents and upload this to the supporting statement section of the online application form.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. For further information about the role, please contact Ken Corbett, Area Manager Service Delivery via ken.corbett@twfire.gov.uk.

Pre-employment checks (external candidates only)

If successful in the process you will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an Enhanced DBS check, completion of an Occupational Health medical and substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

Job title:                     Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

Grade:                         D

Salary:                        £30,559 – £32,115 per annum

(rising by annual increments to £32,115)

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours:                         Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location:  The service encourages flexible working and believes that work is what you do not where you do it. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you.  There will be a requirement to attend any Service location for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type:   Permanent

Contact:  For further information about this post, please contact Christine Sharma, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager on 07771 594981 or email Christine.sharma@dwfire.org.uk.

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is Sunday 29th June 2025 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 14th July 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

Do you have a passion for supporting inclusive workplaces? Can you champion and promote equity, whilst staying abreast of the ever-changing landscapes in diversity and inclusion? Do you have an innovative approach that could be used to design ways on how DWFRS can support serving our communities and as part of our culture improvement journey? If you answered yes to these questions, then being part of our compact but energetic and influencing EDI team could be the next role for you.

As the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor you will:

·       Be encouraged to network and innovate to promote and increase inclusion for all.

·       Provide a wide range of support to the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager to include arranging Culture Development Committee Meetings and supporting staff network meetings, production of minutes and ensuring meeting actions are completed.

·       Support the review and updating of equality, diversity and inclusion procedures and supporting information in line with statutory responsibility and best practice.

·       Gather and provide any data or information associated with the EDI activities as required, maintaining confidentiality.

·       Collate EDI survey information from new starters, reviewing and analysing reports to collate information for consideration and action by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager.

·       Provide day to day management of the People Impact Assessment (PIA) process, providing advice to managers ensuring that PIAs are completed at the correct level and are regularly updated.

·       Be responsible for developing the content and updating of EDI information on the Service website, Connect pages and publishing communications in line with our EDI communications plan.

What makes you our ideal Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor?

·       Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in ED&I or HR.

·       Knowledge and understanding of Equality Diversity and Inclusion legislation.

·       Previous recent, relevant experience in similar role carrying out a range of administration tasks.

·       Ability to interpret guidelines and procedures to problem solve and provide advice.

·       Being a passionate ambassador for fairness, equity, diversity and inclusion and brimming with ideas to promote these.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.  Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff feel valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

Other Information:

·     You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. The travel requirements of the role are not the same every week, but the successful post-holder should be prepared to travel within the Service area 2-3 days a week.

·     A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.

·     Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, negative drug test and receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.

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Salary: £75,000 per annum

Location: Service HQ, Kingston upon Hull

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: midnight Monday 23rd June 2025

Transform how we lead. Help shape who we become.

We are not standing still on our journey towards being an ‘Outstanding’ organisation; we are creating something new, and we are looking for someone exceptional to help us build it.

At Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, we’re proud of our people. They are deeply committed to public service, often in challenging circumstances, and they deserve a workplace that reflects the same passion, purpose, and care that they bring to their communities.

That’s why we’ve created this brand-new role, Assistant Director, People & Culture, to lead a transformation of how we support, develop and empower our workforce. Sitting just below the Executive Team on our Senior Leadership Team, and leading a talented group of Heads of Function, you’ll be our most senior HR and OD professional: a change agent, employee relations expert, strategic partner, and visible champion of values-led leadership.

Keeping a clear eye on the horizon, you’ll help us stay ahead of the curve. From workforce demographics and employee expectations to sector-wide shifts and policy changes, you’ll identify and respond to future people challenges with ambition, inclusivity and resilience.

This is more than a traditional people leadership role. We’re looking for someone who can:

Roll their sleeves up and deliver workforce and cultural reform at scale with clarity, accountability and impact.
Lead strategic people transformation with compassion and credibility.
Inspire trust and high performance across a complex, safety-critical organisation.
Provide expert leadership on employee relations, navigating complex issues with fairness, confidence, and a clear understanding of organisational risk.
Build a modern, inclusive, and proactive People & Culture portfolio that’s ready for the future.
If you’ve worked at a senior level in a complex environment, led diverse teams through change, and built inclusive cultures that empower people, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need fire service experience, but you do need good practical hands-on experience, the ability to lead boldly, listen deeply, and think systemically.

In return, you’ll join a Service that is ready to evolve, with leadership that welcomes challenge and a workforce that cares deeply about what it does.

How to apply

To download the candidate pack and apply, please click the link here.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Matt Sutcliffe, Assistant Chief Fire Officer on 01482 567 509 or msutcliffe@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service have engaged RealWorldHR as a recruitment partner to manage and deliver this recruitment process on behalf of the Service.

Key Dates

Closing date: midnight Monday 23rd June 2025
Assessment Centre w/c 28th July 2025
Interviews: w/c 28th July 2025
What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including:

Generous employer contribution pension scheme
Working from our HQ in Hessle with flexible and occasional hybrid working
Employee assistance programme
Access to gym facilities
Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
Join us. Make your mark.

This is your opportunity to shape the culture of a vital public service, support people who make a difference every day, and step into a role that could define the next stage of your career.

Join our team as a fully qualified or semi-skilled Vehicle & Equipment Technician.

This is a permanent, full time (37 hours per week) position that offers a salary starting at £32,654 rising annually to £35,235 (gross) per annum for the fully qualified role. The salary for the Semi-Skilled role starts at £28,624 rising annually to £31,067 (gross) per annum and moving to the higher salary band once qualified.

As our Vehicle & Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for the timely, efficient and cost-effective provision of all aspects of fleet and equipment assets whole life maintenance. To include servicing, maintenance, repair, inspection and changeover of Fire Service vehicles of all classes, ancillary equipment including marine craft, vehicles on contract maintenance, and operational and non-operational equipment. You will be required to provide cover as part of a standby rota, for which you will receive payments in addition to the salary quoted above.

You’ll ensure a customer-focused approach, providing minimal disruption and maximum effectiveness to the end user.

Key responsibilities as our fully qualified Vehicle & Equipment Technician and Semi-Skilled Technician vary depending on experience and qualifications. Please see the link to our website to find the full description.

Fully Qualified Technician – Essential Criteria to Evidence:

Organised and methodical approach to work related duties.

Proven ability to complete tasks within a given timescale and set standards.

To have serviced an approved Vehicle Apprenticeship Scheme and to produce evidence in support of such Apprenticeship.

Proven recent experience (in last 5 years) of working within a heavy and light vehicles maintenance and repairs environment.

Vehicle Engineering Qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, equivalent.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a busy team and on own initiative.

Semi-skilled Technician – Essential Criteria to Evidence:

Proven ability to work within set timescales and deliver against set targets.

Proven ability to work unsupervised.

Experience of working on light plant equipment.

Driving licence.

Knowledge of H&S legislation i.e. LOLER, PUWER and Manual Handling.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a busy team and on own initiative.

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document to show how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.