Head of Property in Manchester

The GMCA Land and Property team is growing! We’re looking for passionate professionals to join us as we manage & oversee existing estates and transform buildings and land. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that manages GMCA’s own estate while working hand‑in‑hand with local authorities and health partners across Greater Manchester. Together, we shape strategic estates that enable the transformation of public services and deliver lasting public value.

Our work goes beyond buildings and land. We:

• Put our community and customers at the centre of strategic and operational asset management
• Don’t settle for average as property professionals, we are purpose driven and delivery focused, translating strategy into outputs and value
• Raise professional standards across the public estate
• Drive decarbonisation and support Greater Manchester’s net zero ambitions
• Unlock land to create social, economic and environmental value for communities
• Ensure investment is rooted in the heart of our neighbourhoods
• Champion collaboration and the efficient use of public buildings and resources

By joining the GMCA Land and Property team, you’ll play a direct role in shaping places, supporting frontline services, and making better use of public assets for the benefit of the public. If you’re motivated by purpose, collaboration and impact there’s never been a better time to join us. Be part of the team transforming public estates across Greater Manchester.

Your impact: These roles are more than property roles; they are an opportunity to build the foundations of a safer, stronger Greater Manchester. You will help build the infrastructure that enables us to serve every community in Greater Manchester with confidence and professionalism. You will make a difference not only to the organisation but to the wider region it supports. You will be at the heart of the Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service’s transformation, enabling us to deliver on our four strategic pillars:

• Respond: Outstanding emergency response supported by world‑class facilities.
• People & Culture: Modern, inclusive workplaces that promote wellbeing and excellence.
• Excellence & Value: Sustainable, efficient estate management that maximises public value.

About You: You are a strategic thinker who can see how a well‑managed estate can support service readiness, firefighter welfare and improve community protection. You will thrive if you bring:

• Exceptional experience in property, estates or mission‑critical environments.
• Understanding of the importance of risk compliance services and statutory frameworks.
• Proven ability to deliver capital programmes and modern FM projects and models, at scale who can convert ideas into measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen and supplier management skills.
• Able to manage complex contracts, budgets and supply chain partners.
• Confidence in collaborating with Senior Leaders, partners and operational teams through an effective leadership style, who can influence at various operational team and senior levels.
• Hold a relevant technical or professional qualification with membership of a recognised body such as RICS, IWFM or equivalents is essential.

Why Join GMCA and what sets GMFRS apart? We are building for the future. The organisation is undergoing significant positive change and these roles will be integral to shaping new standards of performance and capability. Your impact will help shape the infrastructure that protects every community. If you are looking for challenge, responsibility and a chance to build something meaningful this is the environment for you. Your work will have a knock‑on effect across the region supporting growth, resilience and community outcomes and your leadership will influence Greater Manchester’s wider growth agenda, supporting initiatives such as the Greater Manchester Strategy, Housing First, Vision Zero, and the Live Well strategy.

Access to NHS Fleet and vehicle arrangements. Hybrid working where role requirements allow. Paternity leave benefit of five weeks. Professional development and leadership exposure within a modernising organisation.

How to Apply: Applications close Sunday 15th February 2026. Submit your CV to register your interest or request an initial confidential discussion. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hamza.Butt@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk. Residing in GM and/or willing to commute frequently to our GM based sites is a desirable criteria for the application.

Mandatory Information: We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

Privacy Notice: Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our on‑site locations with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme within the last two years, please indicate this within the About You or Supporting Statement section of your application.