At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Estates team in maintaining safe and compliant facilities across East Sussex.
- Company: Join the East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, dedicated to community safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy a varied role with professional development opportunities and a strong sense of purpose.
- Other info: Be part of a positive, inclusive culture that values teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping keep communities safe and supporting our firefighters.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic individuals with knowledge of CAFM systems and a driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Estates & Facilities Assistant Business Partner to work across multiple ESFRS sites in East Sussex. This role involves helping the Estates team deliver the service strategy, ensuring the estate remains safe, compliant, operational, and fit for purpose on a day-to-day basis.
As the main point of contact for operational and support staff on station, this position offers the opportunity to influence decisions, lead planned improvements, and collaborate with colleagues to create quality environments where teams can thrive. The successful candidate will utilise their knowledge of CAFM systems, manage contractors in the public sector, and ensure compliance across the property portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering the community offer
- Delivering the enabling offer
- Achieving financial sustainability
- Sustaining a high performing workforce
- Improving service performance
Our Service Values include:
- Accountability: Taking responsibility for our actions and decisions.
- Pride: Striving to meet the needs of our communities.
- Perseverance: Staying committed and resilient in the face of challenges.
- Respect: Valuing our colleagues and community members.
- Adaptability: Responding positively to change and seeking continuous improvement.
- Integrity: Being open and honest in our work.
- Selflessness: Recognising our role in protecting and supporting our communities.
- Empathy: Treating everyone with kindness, compassion, and understanding.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service values diversity and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all job applicants and will select suitably qualified individuals based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.
All roles will be subject to either DBS checks or a Police vetting process. ESFRS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and will consider ex-offenders for employment based on their merits, subject to necessary clearances.
Please note that recruitment processes may be withdrawn or varied at short notice due to the Services' Organisational Change policy.
Estates & Facilities Assistant Business Partner in Lewes employer: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to the professional development of its staff, offering tailored personal growth opportunities and a supportive work culture. With a strong commitment to community service and values such as accountability, respect, and integrity, employees are encouraged to thrive in their roles while contributing to the safety and well-being of the communities they serve. The flexible working arrangements and emphasis on diversity and inclusion further enhance the appeal of joining this vital organisation in East Sussex.
Contact Details:
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Team
