Lancashire Constabulary is looking for an Estates Building Manager to join our team.
The purpose of this role is to provide leadership, direction and development for the Estates function within the Constabulary. While supporting its strategic aims and objectives, ensuring service delivery is fit for operational purposes, aligned to customer needs and provided in a cost effective and efficient way. You will also be responsible for leading positive cultural change across the workforce and ensuring that the Standards of Professional behaviours are embedded.
Key Responsibilities:
- To lead the Estates service and function, setting the strategic direction and providing strong, visible, supportive and directive leadership for the function and its people.
- Develop and deliver strategies and policies for the Estates function in relation to building maintenance and compliance, maximising potential to meet the needs of the Constabulary and its customers
- Ensure departmental resilience by providing cover for other departmental managers and making business decisions in their absence as agreed by the Head of Department / Estates Operations Manager
- Provide professional support, guidance and advice and prepare reports for the Head of Estates and Facilities Management the OPCC, Divisional Commanders, other Heads of Profession, senior managers and other service users on matters included within your area of responsibility
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Business or Facilities Management or equivalent qualification
- Qualification in relevant Health & Safety area e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH
- Membership of a recognised professional body e.g. RICS, CIOB or BIFM
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Please note, candidates successful at shortlisting will be required to undertake an assessment as part of the interview process.
Benefits:
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistance Disclaimer
Whilst we would encourage applicants to not use AI in order to provide their examples within the application form, we accept that candidates may use AI to provide general guidance and inspiration during the completion of the form.
By utilising this functionality, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- AI-generated content is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or personal experience.
- You remain fully responsible for the accuracy, authenticity, and originality of all information submitted in your application.
- The inclusion of AI-generated suggestions does not imply endorsement or guarantee of the appropriateness, completeness, or effectiveness.
- The organisation accepts no liability for any consequences, direct or indirect, arising from the use of AI-generated content within this form.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review and personalise all responses to ensure they accurately reflect their individual experiences, qualifications, and intentions.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 10am.
