Estates and Facilities Officer – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Estates and Facilities Officer to join our team and take charge of ensuring the optimal functionality and efficiency of our organisation’s estate. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and integrity of our infrastructure, playing a crucial role in supporting the core business operations.

Your key responsibilities will include making sure that our estate remains a well-maintained, safe and pleasant environment for our staff and stakeholders. You will be experienced at contract management, management of third-party contactors, overseeing building alterations, and refurbishment. If you have a strong focus on operational excellence and possess the ability to balance day-to-day facility management with long-term planning, we invite you to apply and play a key role in enhancing the estates and facilities management.

Pension Considerations
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 24 September 2025

Interview date: w/c 6 October 2025

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is detailed in the person specification, and you may be required to demonstrate competence at any level up to and including that. The interview will include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability for the position. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Job Objectives
• To support Operational Personnel
• To oversee all maintenance tasks on the LFRS Estate
• Ensure compliance is met
• Manage external contractors
• Incorporate Carbon reduction elements into any repair and maintenance tasks
• To promote and support EDI and welfare within our Estate

Skills Required
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Foster and maintain good working relationships
• Hold budget monitoring / management skills
• Good attention to detail

Salary: G £39,862 - £44,075

Contract type: Full Time

Closing date: September 24 2025

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