JOIN CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AS A REMEDIATION MANAGER
* £37,376 per annum
* 27 hrs per week
* Contract type: Fixed for an initial term of 2 years
* Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Huntingdon
Hybrid Working - we offer a flexible, agile, hybrid working pattern where you can work from home, as well as from Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service Stations and other locations around Cambridgeshire. You will be required to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Take your career further with a Service that puts people first.
Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn't just about fighting fires - it's about also making a difference through innovation and collaboration. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Remediation Manager to help shape our future, supporting our front-line Firefighters and Support Teams and wider partner organisations.
This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you.
Why Choose CFRS?
At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development.
A Service that values you:
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS
88% are proud to work for CFRS
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work
A culture that inspires and motivates:
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years' time
83% feel motivated to give their best every day
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer
Opportunities for growth – whether it's learning new technologies, leading projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.
A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.
About the Role
We're looking for an experience and proactive Remediation Manager to take the lead in making sure medium and high-rise residential buildings across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are made safe. You'll be coordinating work between the Combined Authority, local councils, and fire services to identify unsafe buildings and oversee their remediation. Where needed, you'll also help take enforcement action against those who fail to act.
This is a hands-on, strategic role where you'll manage budgets, keep on top of changing legislation, and make sure our Local Remediation Acceleration Plan stays up to date and effective. You'll be the go-to person for reporting on progress, sharing strategic updates with senior leaders, and working closely with government departments like MHCLG.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community.
About You
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences but ideally, we're after someone who understands the management of Building Safety, can work well across different teams and agencies, and is confident managing complex projects.
In addition, you will have:
* Understanding of the Government Remediation Acceleration Plan its objectives and the timescales within it and how this will be achieved against the Cambridgeshire Local Remediation Acceleration Plan.
* Knowledge of Fire Protection and the legislation under which building inspections are carried out
* Chairing Tactical meetings involving different agencies with competing priorities and capacity. Briefings on progress to Strategic and Government level meetings.
* Managing budgets and providing regular reports on financial position
* Ability to manage teams against nationally set deadlines and report on progress against the same.
* Able to communicate clearly verbally and produce accurate and comprehensive reports for internal stakeholders. Able to engage with residents through media and comms teams as required.
When You Join CFRS, You'll Benefit From:
* Career progression & specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we'll give you the opportunities to grow.
* Health & wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career.
* A culture of inclusion & belonging – We don't expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.
* As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team.
Additional Rewards & Benefits
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
* Competitive pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies, including flexible working
* Hybrid working options
* Free on-site parking (site-specific)
* Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this opportunity submit your CV and Covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the 'About You' section of this advert).
*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.
Closing date: 12noon 8th October 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £37,376.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a full, current driving licence? (Reasonable adjustment will be made for disabled candidates within the requirements of the Equality Act. However, it is essential that the successful candidate can travel to any part of the county in addition to their contractual base, on a weekly basis).
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huntingdon PE29 2NA