As a senior manager within the Estates Facilities Management (FM) Team, the purpose of this pivotal strategic role is to ensure that the Facilities Management strategy and associated change and service delivery activities are delivered through effective collaboration and supply chain partnership, with the purpose of improving the quality, condition and compliance of our built estate and property related assets for the improvement of Police Officer and Staff wellbeing.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Police Scotland as a Regional Facilities Management Lead, playing a pivotal role within the Estates Senior Management Team for the North of Scotland. This position offers the chance to deliver high quality facilities services across a large and diverse estate.
Please Note – the base location of this role can be flexible across the North of Scotland. Travel will be required across the North.
Key Responsibilities -
- Accountable for the delivery of all Facilities Management (FM) reactive and planned hard and soft facilities management services to include statutory compliance and asset life cycle maintenance and revenue and capital maintenance projects.
- Lead a regional delivery model which will ensure high volumes of reactive maintenance and emergency calls are effectively managed and resolved. Direct and advise on performance and operational service delivery issues; act as the senior point of escalation and be responsible for resolving operational disputes and negotiating solutions within region.
- Lead and co-ordinate the regional team to deliver an effective 24/7/365 response to ensure disruption to business is minimised. Responsible for ensuring that staff apply appropriate professional standards and demonstrate a culture of ownership and accountability when delivering excellent customer focussed services.
- Building and maintain strong, sustainable relationships with the supply chain and customers to ensure a long-term partnership.
- Lead effective and professional engagement, communication and liaison with senior divisional representatives (i.e. ACCs, Area Commanders) regarding FM service delivery within the region and to understand the future facilities management related demand.
We recognise that choosing your next career move is a significant decision and are happy to provide further context beyond the job description. We invite prospective candidates to connect for a brief professional chat to discuss the role’s impact and how your experience aligns with our goals. Please contact Caroline Davidson (National FM Lead) on caroline.davidson@scotland.police.uk or 07891 999 902
Why join us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.
This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.
Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.
