Vacancy Information

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Estates and Facilities Management
Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £38,064 - £45,058 / Sussex Police £39,813 - £43,920
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time. 

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

About Us

The Facilities team is an integral part of the Estates and Facilities department, responsible for managing and maintaining the built environment within the police-owned estate. Our goal is to ensure that these buildings remain compliant, safe, and fully support the efficient delivery of policing services across Surrey and Sussex.

The team plays a critical role in the "front-end" delivery of a broad range of Facilities Management (FM) services for both Surrey and Sussex Police Forces. We support operational officers and staff, enabling them to carry out their duties effectively and contribute to the success of the police force.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Area Facilities Manager to lead the Facilities Management teams in West Sussex & Brighton, overseeing the delivery of a variety of soft FM services.

As a key member of the team, you will ensure that the working environments are safe, compliant, and conducive to high-performance policing. You will also provide leadership and support to a team consisting of three Facilities Managers and eighteen Facilities Coordinators, ensuring they work efficiently across a diverse and complex property portfolio. You will set high performance and cultural standards for your team to follow while managing and coordinating external contractors, ensuring their compliance with security and health & safety regulations.

Your responsibilities will include compiling reports and data related to team performance, the built environment, health & safety compliance, and other FM activities.

You will collaborate with both Surrey and Sussex Police Forces, partnering with other Area Facilities Managers and the Facilities Works & Projects Manager. You will play an instrumental role in refining and improving FM services across the collaborative teams and be responsible for reviewing existing processes and procedures to ensure consistent best practices across all areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate staff to achieve their full potential.
• Deliver a professional, high-quality FM service to all stakeholders interacting with the police service.
• Ensure consistency and best practices in FM processes and procedures across all teams.
• Provide safe, compliant, and well-maintained workspaces that meet the needs of various stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site reviews and audits to identify maintenance needs, investment opportunities, and any health & safety issues.
• Foster a culture of health and safety, security, and environmental compliance.
• Assist with the delivery of capital projects (refurbishments, re-developments, and disposals).
• Monitor team expenditures and manage financial forecasts for all FM budget lines.

For detailed information on the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a positive, proactive, and innovative individual with strong management experience, ready to embrace this exciting role. Given the spread of staff across various locations and the diverse age and condition of our estate, you will need exceptional communication, planning, and organisational skills to effectively manage remotely while remaining accessible to all team members.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience managing multiple sites.
• The ability to prioritise tasks for both yourself and your team.
• A track record of successfully coordinating projects alongside daily operational activities.
• Proven experience in managing staff resources to meet organisational demands.
• Flexibility to adapt and respond to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills, capable of influencing and informing staff and officers at all levels.
• A sound understanding of FM activities related to buildings and assets.
• Relevant management and FM qualifications (as outlined in the JD). Training will be provided for the right candidate if these qualifications are not already held.

Why Work With Us?

This is an opportunity to work in a unique environment which will allow you to develop your FM skills, knowledge and experience in a public service. We are enthusiastic and proud to support operational policing through the provision of workplace environments that enable our officers and staff deliver their service to the public residing in Surrey and Sussex.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• Competitive salary – with annual incremental rises within salary banding
• Call out rota (Surrey only)
• Training and career development
• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

For further information or to discuss the role please contact Dan Uwins, Facilities Service Delivery Manager via email: daniel.uwins@sussex.police.uk

 

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.  It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly.  You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes.  Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference.  This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.