Job Description

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London's Fire and Rescue Service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.



We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).



An exciting new role with LFB's Property Department who oversee the operation, performance, maintenance and repair of buildings, fabric and their systems across the LFB estate. The buildings are a mix of frontline fire stations, Command and control centres and offices spread across London.



The Property Group are looking to recruit a Head of Facilities Management tasked to lead the Facilities Management Team delivering maintenance, repairs and minor projects through an outsourced maintenance provision. Overseeing a team of contract managers and facilities managers this role will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery across all aspects of hard and soft services and delivery of an audit programme ensuring full statutory compliance and that LFB buildings are comfortable, functional, efficient, and safe. Setting the maintenance strategy and approach is key to the role including sourcing strategies for the service requirements. The role is based at LFB's Union Street HQ but travel across the estate will be regularly required.



Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.



We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview

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Stage 1



To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:



1. An experienced property and facilities management professional proficient in the in the procurement and delivery of facilities management services and project delivery (Essential).

2. Leading multi-disciplinary teams and building strong relationships across team/business area/ departmental/ boundaries.

3. Establishing and maintaining effective governance controls in a complex business environment.

4. In-depth knowledge of contract management strategies (Essential).



Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.



Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.



Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.



Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.



Stage 2



Assessment for this role is due to take place late-August 2025 at LFB Headquarters. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

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Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade



26 days' holiday plus bank holidays Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave) Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave Flexible working including work from home 60% Free access to the Brigade gym Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers Free counselling Season ticket loans Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups Contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts Opportunity to access affordable accommodation



In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.