Job Description

Facilities Manager Manager 1A Publish date: Wednesday 25 June 2025 Closing date: Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 12 noon Salary: 62,872 to 65,698 Hours: 37 p/m Overview
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of over 2.9 million people.


Our vision is 'Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier'.


This vision and the strategic goals outlined in 'Our Strategy' are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.


This challenging and rewarding role will help shape and implement a period of change at WMFS.


As Facilities Manager, you will ensure that the estate, including all 38 fire stations and other operational and support buildings are safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose.


You will lead a section of approximately 70 staff covering estates, cleaning and catering, security, building maintenance, utilities and the corporate asset database (CAD). You will deliver strategic priorities, identify and review building-related repair, redevelopment and refurbishment projects, and oversee the design and project management of new builds.


You will manage significant budgets with clear justification for funding and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation through rigorous testing and maintenance regimes. The ideal candidate will have high-level technical building skills alongside proven management experience.


Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:


creating an environment in which teams within your responsibility can flourish managing estate operations and maintenance ensuring health, safety and compliance managing contractors and suppliers overseeing budget and resource management leading capital projects and refurbishments implementing sustainability and environmental initiatives engaging with and communicating to stakeholders planning for emergency and contingency scenarios.
Experience and skills Essential skills or experience
We are looking for someone who has:


demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role extensive experience in building-related functions proven experience in a management role excellent communication skills proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams proven experience in financial management, budgetary control and reporting experience developing strategic reports and presentations a full clean UK driving licence, with access to their own car.
Desirable skills or experience
It would be advantageous to have:


knowledge of emergency services operations experience in public sector procurement.
Qualifications Essential
You will need the following qualifications:


master's degree in a building-related subject health and safety certification such as IOSH or NEBOSH legionella training asbestos training CDM training building regulations training.
Benefits
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:


flexible and agile working arrangements on-site free gym facilities free parking.
We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.


In addition, employees have access to:


24/7 Employee Assistance Programme wellbeing programmes 'blue light' discounts across many retailers through partner schemes Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) - with access to discounted products and services.
Diversity
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.


WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. How to apply
To apply, please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below).


Questions
If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Mark Hamilton-Russell by email at mark.hamilton-russell@wmfs.net.