Job Description

Job Title:

Asset and Compliance Manager

Contract:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37 hours per week*

Salary:

46,142.00 - 49,282.00

Location:

Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park*

Closing Date:

12th October 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.

The Role

Are you looking for the next step in your Building Management career? Our friendly and inclusive Property team are searching for a new Asset and Compliance Manager to join their team. An incredible opportunity to advance your career in the development and support of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service's portfolio as we work to develop our forward maintenance strategies and ensure our estate remains complaint and fit for purpose for Operational Delivery.

What You Will Be Working On

Managing responsibility for all asset and compliance activities Developing and implementing asset management strategies and lifecycle plans. Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., HSE, fire safety, building regulations). Maintaining accurate asset registers and compliance documentation. Taking responsibility for CAFM system and its development for the Service to provide accurate data and reporting to support current and future strategic plans. Leading audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the asset portfolio. Managing planned and reactive maintenance programs in line with compliance requirements. Liaising with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely resolution of compliance issues. Monitoring and report on key compliance and asset performance indicators. Driving continuous improvement in asset reliability, safety, and sustainability. Providing leadership and training to ensure a culture of compliance and accountability.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone with a drive to achieve and develop withing ECFRS. With previous experience within an Asset performance or management role the candidate should be a natural leader with the ability to take responsibility for the estate compliance and provide solutions and forward planning as part of the Estates Strategy.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, the idea candidate will have:

5+ years of experience in asset management and/or compliance roles Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards relevant to the industry. Experience with asset management systems (e.g., CMMS, CAFM) Organisational and management skills Full UK driving licence Ability to interpret technical documents, legislation and compliance reports
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

How to apply

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1

Application and shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)

Stage 2

Role Specific Interview

You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:

Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Victoria Rutterford victoria.rutterford@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Important Information for Firefighter Pension Scheme Pensioners

If you are currently in receipt of a pension from the Firefighter Pension Scheme, please note that taking up this role may affect your pension. Under pension abatement rules, if your earnings in this role, when combined with your pension, exceed your pre-retirement salary (adjusted for inflation), your pension may be reduced.

For further guidance, please contact our Pensions team on 01376 576799 or email mailbox.pensions@essex-fire.gov.uk.

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men's Forum, and our Women's Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 46,142.00-49,282.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Witham CM8 3HB