Salary: £54,494 to £61,064 (+ £5,000 Market Supplement)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 03 May 2026
Overview
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service seeks an outstanding and forward‑thinking estates/property professional to lead the Estates function. The role delivers the Service’s vision of a fit‑for‑purpose estate that supports community and enabling offers and meets the needs of a diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the proactive, user‑focused Estates Team to support the Fire Authority’s purpose of reducing risk and saving lives.
* Oversee an estate of 23 community fire stations, a fleet workshop and a training centre from the shared headquarters with Sussex Police in Lewes.
* Develop and shape the new estates strategy, coordinating the Service‑wide environmental and sustainability action plan and reducing environmental impact.
* Manage capital and revenue budgets, provide cost‑efficient technical solutions, introduce innovation and optimise estate use.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
* Ensure statutory compliance across the estate and manage statutory and grant funding applications.
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading an estates function and delivering change, with credibility and influence at senior levels.
* Ability to scrutinise detail while operating at a strategic level.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex technical issues succinctly and clearly.
* Appropriate professional qualification or degree and/or significant experience in client‑side estates & project management in public and private sectors.
* Track record of delivering high‑quality, complex, major capital construction projects in occupied operational buildings, and knowledge of statutory requirements and facilities team oversight.
* Knowledge of budget management, construction contracts, complex mechanical & electrical systems, facilities management, public sector procurement, and managing multidisciplinary external consultant teams.
* Valid driving licence and ability to travel throughout East Sussex.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and a £5,000 Market Supplement.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexible working and strong professional development opportunities.
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