Head of Estates
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.
You will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of our service, supporting over 1450 colleagues who work round the clock to help people and save lives. This fantastic opportunity gives you the chance to make a real difference to safety and well-being of the people of West Yorkshire.
The successful candidate will lead and shape the future development of our estate at a time where the Fire Authority is investing significantly to ensure our buildings provide first class facilities in strategic locations across West Yorkshire.
As the Head of Estates, you will provide strategic leadership and management in all matters relating to estates, property and facilities. You will manage the performance of Property Services and represent the Fire Authority’s interest in all matters relating to its estates.
You will have proven experience working in a senior Estates and Facilities role within an environment of comparable scale and complexity, be flexible and adaptable, with an extensive knowledge of major change programmes. You will be educated to degree level, with membership of a relevant professional body e.g. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Charted Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as a desirable.
Our service offers an excellent package to all our colleagues including a Local Government Pension Scheme, access to free parking, flexible working, an employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities, sports and social clubs and the use of an on-site gym free of charge.
We are a caring organisation, and we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning. We are looking for somebody who embraces our values and is willing to lead by example.
If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!
Please contact Richard Young for further information on 01274 682311 (ext. 680070) or 07760 992133, or email richard.young@westyorksfire.gov.uk.
For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.
Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 19th February 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake online psychometric assessments between Monday 24th February and Friday 28th February 2025. An assessment centre, including an interview will take place on Tuesday 4th March and Thursday 6th March 2025.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.
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We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.
WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.
