Are you a dedicated and experienced professional looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge driving and supporting organisational change?
Corporate Asset Management (CAM) is a key enabling department responsible for providing property, fleet, and logistics services for West Midlands Police, proudly supporting the delivery of policing for the communities within the West Midlands.
The quality of service provided is consistently excellent responding to challenges with enthusiasm and creativity, working collaboratively with colleagues across the force and external partners.
There are three key areas within CAM, these are:
Estates Strategy Delivery – this team leads on property disposals, acquisitions, construction, major refurbishments, relocations and strategic estates demand management.
Property & Estates Management – this team leads on repairs and maintenance, engineering, compliance, environmental strategy, health & safety, facilities management and landlord & tenant.
Fleet & Logistics – this team leads on vehicle recovery, fleet provision and maintenance, transport and logistics, uniform, print and detained property.
About the Role:
Following the implementation of the New Ways of Working Modernisation Programme, WMP are continuing with the implementation of the revised 2023 Estates Strategy, focused on delivering a modern and flexible force-wide estate, supporting the delivery of the Force Operating Model launched in April 2023.
We are seeking a CAM Strategic Business Partner (SBP) to join an existing team of three, playing a pivotal role in supporting this change, whilst ensuring that a suitable working environment to support day-to-day operational business is maintained.
The role of the SBP is to engage with the business to identify the estate and wider CAM portfolio requirements, ensuring continued alignment with the Force Operating Model, prioritising against a backdrop of competing demands whilst ensuring effective budget management.
You will provide critical relationship management between CAM, Senior Leadership Teams and key internal and external stakeholders, maintaining adherence to CAM polices to ensure solutions are delivered in line with operational and business needs.
You will need to demonstrate strategic thinking and planning, coupled with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.
You will report into the Estates Strategy Delivery Manager, but expected to work largely on own initiative without direct supervision on a day-to-day basis.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- To support the development and implementation of the Estate Strategy Programme of works, which underpins the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and contributes towards achieving our Environmental targets, supporting a policing service that supports local people.
- Responsibility for long term financial planning in liaison with Property, Estates Management and Fleet Services and the Building Portfolio Board to deliver improvements and cost savings through efficient financial management against a multi-million-pound budget
- Active membership of all relevant WMP Strategic boards presenting proposals for amendments to policies, standards or procedures for sign off and business cases for discussion and approval.
- Serve as a key liaison, connecting the elements of the Police and Crime Plan with the Estates Strategy, and provide senior leaders with recommendations on how to enhance business delivery in this area aligned to their local policing priorities.
- Review and challenge CAM based demands and business cases from senior end users that do not conform to the agreed policies and standards. Commit to regular discussions to ensure that all such requests are realistic and affordable from the outset.
Full Role Details:
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Salary and Shifts:
Salary: £62,205 - £67,659 (Grade 10)
Shift patterns include shift allowance: No allowance
Working Hours and Working Pattern:
Working Days : Monday to Friday
Working Hours: This is a full-time position working between core hours of 08:00-16:00. The post holder may occasionally be required to work outside normal hours to support operational demand.
This role is hybrid, with office-based work undertaken mostly from Lloyd House, Birmingham and Logistics Centre in Perry Barr, with a requirement to travel to different locations across the West Midlands region.
Selection Process:
Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.
Closing Date: 16th September 2026 @23:55 hours
Interview and presentation- Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview which will include a presentation. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Proposed date(s): 24th and 25th September 2026.
Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:
Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Management vetting and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process. Click here for more information.
Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.
Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.
For Further information - please email careers@westmidlands.police.uk
