Estates Manager

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an accomplished Estates Manager to provide strategic oversight and effective management of the Service’s estate. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring the delivery of capital and facilities management programmes to the highest standards across 31 operational sites.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Lead and oversee the Service’s capital programme, including major refurbishments, new builds, and modernisation projects.
•    Act as the principal liaison between HFRS, Joint Estates Services (JES) and HLM Architects, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic priorities.
•    Manage relationships with multidisciplinary design teams and external contractors.
•    Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and best practice standards for health, safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
•    Oversee all aspects of facilities management, including planned, cyclical, and reactive maintenance.
•    Provide regular, accurate reports to Service’s senior leadership teams.
•    Directly line manage the SHQ Custodian and Estates Administration roles

 Benefits package:
•    Local Government Pension Scheme
•    Free on-site parking
•    Generous holiday entitlement
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym
•    Access to discounts through the Blue Light Card
•    Free private healthcare
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Car salary sacrifice

Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the person specification. Please submit your completed application form via email to the HR Team on HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk 

Candidates are asked to complete their own application form without assistance from other external sources such as ChatGPT.  Where there is reasonable belief that external support is evident, we regret that application forms will not be accepted for shortlisting.

Proposed Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date: Midnight on Thursday 11 December 2025

Shortlisting Date: Friday 12 December 2025

Interview Date: Friday 19 December 2025

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references, right to work, and DBS checks.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Group Manager Glyn Saunders at gsaunders@humbersidefire.gov.uk. 

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR Team (HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk), in confidence, at the earliest opportunity.

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.