Technical Services Manager (Property and FM)

Opus People Solutions is delighted to be partnering with Staffordshire Police on the recruitment of a Technical Services Manager (Property & FM) within its shared Estates Service. Supporting both Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service, this is a rare opportunity to influence a diverse operational estate that plays a critical role in protecting communities across Staffordshire.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation at the heart of public service, responsible for maintaining and developing the buildings and infrastructure that support frontline emergency services across the county. From fire stations and training facilities to operational buildings and critical public service assets, the Estates Service plays a vital role in ensuring emergency services can operate safely, effectively and efficiently. This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on communities whilst leading a diverse technical property portfolio.

Following a recent transformation of the Estates Service, the organisation is investing in its future leadership capability and strengthening how it manages compliance, technical services, maintenance programmes and capital investment across both Police and Fire estates. What stood out during our conversations with the leadership team was the organisation's commitment to collaboration, trust, flexibility and continuous improvement. These are organisations that are investing in their future, empowering their people and creating an environment where talented property professionals can make a visible and lasting impact.

For candidates currently working in local government, healthcare, education, defence, blue-light services or the private sector, this is an opportunity to join an organisation where your work directly supports community safety and frontline public services.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Service Director - Estates, you will provide technical leadership across the Fire Service estate, whilst contributing to the wider shared Estates Service supporting both Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service. You will be responsible for leading technical compliance, maintenance, contractor management and capital project delivery across a complex operational property portfolio. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose, whilst supporting the organisation's long-term estate strategy. This is a highly visible leadership role which combines technical expertise, people leadership and strategic property management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a specialist technical and facilities management team.
• Manage building maintenance, compliance and asset management programmes.
• Oversee capital projects from inception through to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Manage contractors, consultants and external service providers.
• Lead on technical specifications, tender documentation and procurement activity.
• Monitor budgets, forecast future expenditure and maintain effective financial control.
• Provide expert technical advice on construction, compliance and property matters.
• Develop policies, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic estate planning and operational requirements.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Building Surveying.
• Facilities Management.
• Property and Construction.
• Compliance and Health & Safety.
• Capital Projects.
• Asset Management.
• Local Government, Emergency Services, NHS or Defence Estates.

You will bring:

• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety and building maintenance.
• Significant experience managing technical teams and facilities management functions.
• Experience delivering maintenance, construction or capital projects.
• Strong contractor and supplier management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to operate strategically whilst remaining close to operational delivery.

Why Join Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a service that directly supports public safety. You will join an organisation that offers:

• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance.
• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Significant autonomy and professional trust.
• Exposure to a highly diverse operational estate.
• Opportunities to influence major investment and transformation programmes.
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to protecting communities across Staffordshire.

Few property leadership roles provide the opportunity to support both Police and Fire services within a single shared service environment. This is a genuinely unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with public service purpose.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will consist of:

• Executive search and market engagement.
• Shortlisting and candidate briefing.
• A single-stage interview process.
• In-person interviews scheduled for 17 and 18 September 2026.

Further details regarding the interview venue, panel and process will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Security Clearance

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to obtain Police Management Vetting (MV) clearance. Management Vetting is required for individuals working in positions with access to sensitive information, operational environments and critical infrastructure. The process includes identity verification, employment history checks, financial checks, criminal record checks and completion of detailed vetting documentation. The process typically takes three to four months to complete and can occasionally take longer. Any offer of employment will therefore be conditional upon successful vetting clearance. We strongly advise candidates not to hand in their notice to their current employer until Management Vetting has been successfully completed and a formal start date has been confirmed.

Package

Working Pattern: Flexible and agile working arrangements available

Benefits: Excellent public sector pension and benefits package

Contract: Permanent

Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence

Security Clearance: Police Management Vetting (MV) Required