Job Description

Head of Estates, Facilities and Stores

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service - Estates, Facilities and Stores

Starting Salary of 62,591.35 within the Salary Scale SM3 range 62,591.35 - 66,880.23 per annum based on experience

37 hours per week

Permanent

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is a high-performing, innovative and progressive organisation focused on delivering outstanding prevention, protection and response services to achieve its overall vision - a Cheshire where there are no deaths, injuries or damage from fires and other emergencies.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the Senior Leader-ship Team, as the new Head for Estates, Facilities and Stores; an integral role aiding delivery of strategic objectives and the Community Risk Management Plan.

The Service is in the process of re-establishing its own Estates, Facilities and Stores functions after some time being provided externally the post holder will lead the strategic development of the department as an in-house function, reviewing service pro-visions, appraising options, determining the future operating model, and managing the transition to business as usual.

Possessing significant professional expertise, strong leadership skills and a positive attitude, the postholder will develop, implement and maintain relevant strategies, policies and plans to meet the changing needs of the operating environment, in order to offer high quality services to the organisation and its staff.

CFRS has already invested significantly in its estate and will continue to do so over the coming years, under the postholders leadership.

Our estate comprises of 49 service houses and 28 fire stations across the county, a safety centre in Lymm, 3 community safety and fire protection hubs (War-rington, Crewe and Chester), an operational training centre and workshops, along with a central stores and Headquarters in Winsford.

We are dedicated to advancing gender diversity at all levels of our organisation and strongly encourage applications from women, particularly for senior leadership roles where female representation remains limited across the fire and rescue service. We recognise that talent and potential are not defined solely by traditional career paths or checklists of experience, and we welcome applicants who can bring strategic vi-sion, leadership, and a fresh perspective to this position.

To apply candidates are required to submit a CV accompanied by a supporting statement of up to 2,000 words, that demonstrates suitability and provides relevant examples against the job description and person specification. These should be emailed to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk quoting job reference number 19/25/HODEFS.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Flanagan on 07929 784791 to arrange a telephone call with Katie Whitehead, Head of Service Improvement.

Please quote job reference 19/25/HODEFS on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 28th July 2025

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; preg-nancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS un-dertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulner-able adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 62,591.35-66,880.23 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Reference ID: 19/25/HODEFS