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.

Permanent roles currently being recruited are:

• Head of Property and Facilities Management
• Property Assets Support Officer (Programme Management)
• Major Projects Manager (New Builds)

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.

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.

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.

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.