Building Manager
Are you a hands-on leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for keeping buildings safe, efficient, and running like clockwork? Join our Property Team and take charge of what matters.
You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by becoming part of a dedicated Property Team committed to making West Yorkshire safer for everyone. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for buildings, people, and purpose—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37-hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.
Job Purpose: The Building Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and statutory compliance of all buildings at the WYFRS Headquarters in Birkenshaw, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment for staff and visitors, while coordinating site operations and room usage to support service delivery.
Key Responsibilities: You will lead the day-to-day management of the WYFRS Headquarters site, ensuring statutory compliance, coordinating maintenance and facilities, supervising caretaking and contracted services, and working closely with internal teams to deliver a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for staff and visitors.
Essential requirements: You will bring proven experience in managing building compliance tasks and leading facilities or caretaking teams within a large organisation. Your ability to plan and coordinate site logistics, oversee contractors, and monitor budgets will be key to success in this role. Strong IT skills, particularly in CAFM systems and Microsoft Excel, are essential, along with a sound understanding of health and safety regulations. You will hold relevant qualifications in facilities management and health and safety (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH), and demonstrate effective communication skills, with the ability to work across departments and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Job share applicants are welcome to apply.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.
The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.
Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.
We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.
For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.
Closing date for all applications is Sunday 5 October 2025 (midnight).
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 24 October 2025.
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Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.
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, racially and ethnically diverse 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. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.
