Head of Estate & Facilities Management

Head of Estate & Facilities Management

Location: Merseyside Police Headquarters – Liverpool (with travel across the Force area)

Reports to: Assistant Chief Constable – Resources

Salary/Grade: Grade L (£87,582 - £96,297)

Merseyside Police

We employ people in a variety of roles including police officers, Police Community Support Officers, Police support staff, Special Police Officers and Volunteers.

Merseyside Police is split into four local policing teams - Wirral, Sefton, Liverpool, and a combined team of Knowsley and St Helens.

Each area has a combination of community policing teams, response teams and criminal investigations units.

At Merseyside Police, we believe in putting our communities first in everything we do. We are proud to deliver an excellent policing service, and we will continue to work with our communities to tackle the issues that concern them most.

About the Role

Merseyside Police are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join us as Head of Estate & Facilities Management (EFM). This is a pivotal senior role responsible for shaping and delivering the Force’s estate strategy, ensuring our buildings and facilities are fit for purpose, sustainable, and able to support effective policing now and in the future.

You will act as the Force’s lead specialist, advising the Chief Officer team and the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) on all estate and facilities matters. You will play a key role in influencing major investment decisions and overseeing a diverse property portfolio, with capital projects ranging from £1m to £40m+.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Estate & Facilities Management function, ensuring delivery aligns with Force and PCC priorities.
• Lead the development, implementation and delivery of the Estate Strategy, including new builds, refurbishments, maintenance and operational services.
• Advise senior leadership on estate-related decisions, ensuring compliance with statutory, financial, and regulatory frameworks.
• Deputise for the Assistant Chief Constable – Resources, representing the organisation at senior internal and external forums.
• Oversee a wide range of services including maintenance, cleaning, security, mailroom, and transport/porter services.
• Manage significant budgets, ensuring efficiency, value for money, and strong financial governance.
• Lead major capital programmes, managing internal teams and external consultants across complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Drive delivery of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Carbon Management Plan.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance across all estate and facilities operations.
• Strengthen performance management, service delivery standards, and continuous improvement across all functions.

About You

You will be an experienced and credible senior leader, capable of operating at executive level within a large and complex organisation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive senior leadership experience in estate management, facilities management, or built environment sectors.
• Proven track record in delivering strategic estate programmes, capital projects, and facilities services at scale.
• Strong experience in budget management, business planning, and financial control.
• Demonstrable expertise across:
  • Estate and asset management
  • Construction and project management
  • Facilities management operations
  • Health & Safety and compliance
  • Sustainability and carbon reduction strategies
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and deliver results against competing priorities.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, with experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of public sector governance, procurement, and financial regulations (or the ability to quickly acquire this).

Qualifications

Full membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IWFM, RIBA or similar). A level 6 or 7 qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. architecture, estates, construction, or facilities management), with extensive post-qualification experience working at a senior management level within strategic development, design, property maintenance and facilities management sector.

Other Requirements

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Force area.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a critical function within a major public service organisation. You will directly influence the future of the police estate, supporting operational policing and delivering long-term value for communities across Merseyside.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rataincreasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via Blue Light Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.