Job Description
Job Title: Property Manager (6-Month Contract)
Summary
* This role involves leading and managing the Property function for the Fire and Rescue Service. The primary purpose is to ensure effective maintenance, development, and strategic management of the property portfolio. The position is crucial for delivering property-related objectives that align with organisational priorities, statutory requirements, sustainability targets, and best practices.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement the property strategy, including preventative maintenance and asset development plans.
* Manage the Service’s property portfolio to ensure operational efficiency and long-term sustainability.
* Contribute to organizational planning and achievement of Service objectives aligned with statutory frameworks and national guidance.
* Maintain an up-to-date property register identifying maintenance needs, compliance requirements, and environmental improvements.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience in property or estate management within a complex organization.
* Experience managing budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation.
* Demonstrable experience managing projects from planning to delivery.
Essential Qualifications
* Relevant professional qualification in property, estates, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Management qualification (desirable/essential depending on organization).
* Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent).
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week.
* Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term (Initially 3-month rolling)
* Working Pattern: Flexible (Approx. 1 day per week from home).
* Location: Suffolk (with travel across sites).
* Standard DBS required.
* Driving license required.
* We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
Requirements
To lead and manage the Property function for the Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring the effective maintenance, development, and strategic management of the property portfolio