About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know
About the role
As the Head of Strategic Assets, you will be accountable for developing, leading, and implementing the organisation's overarching asset management strategy.
This is a critical leadership opportunity to shape the future of our assets, driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our organisation and the communities we serve.
The Head of Strategic Assets will Head the management of the Fleet, Facilities and Stores department, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the police force.
What you will be doing
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, developing and implementing the long-term asset management strategy, and leading performance and planning by using asset data and a risk-based model for investment decisions.
The role also involves budget management, ensuring compliance and managing risk, championing sustainability and innovation, leading and mentoring a team, and engaging with stakeholders.
On behalf of the PCC and the Chief Constable the post holder will ensure compliance and management of statutory obligations
About you and your experience
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to advise / present to all levels of staff including senior management. Demonstrable experience in managing staff in confined areas in a proactive and empowering manner. Proven Ability to take ownership of problems and make risk-based assessments over the use of resources and management of situations.
Required skills and experience
Professional qualification relevant to the role (ie CIPs, Supplies, Fleet or Estate related).
Excellent negotiating/influencing skills,
Experience in working in a fleet/transport, estate and facilities management environment, with both management and technical responsibilities
Demonstrable experience in managing change
Full Driving License
What we offer
* Excellent career development opportunities
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
* Hybrid working
* Flexi hours scheme
* Free On-Site Gym membership
* Physical and mental well-being support
* Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
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