Estates and Facilities Lead – North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Facilities Department
Permanent, 37 hours per week
NWFRS Grade 12 – £55,522 to £58,673 per annum

Shape the future of the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service estate

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Estate and Facilities Lead to play a pivotal role in managing and developing our diverse portfolio of buildings, operational sites and workplaces across North Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the establishment of a new in-house Estate and Facilities Management function following the conclusion of the Service Level Agreement with North Wales Police in March 2027. You will play a key role in designing and developing the service, building a high-performing team, and ensuring our buildings and workplaces remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

As the Authority’s lead professional for estate and facilities management, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our diverse property portfolio, driving continuous improvement, supporting sustainability objectives and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

About You
We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership and change management skills.

You will be able to demonstrate:
• A degree in a relevant discipline such as Building Surveying, Facilities Management or Building Services Engineering.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IWFM or CIBSE).
• Knowledge and experience of estate and facilities management.
• Experience of asset lifecycle planning, compliance management and service improvement.
• The ability to lead change, develop teams and deliver results.

To apply, please complete and submit your application pack by email to: recruitment@northwalesfire.gov.wales

Closing date for receipt of application forms is noon on 6th August 2026 with interviews taking place during August 2026