Facilities Manager

Avon and Somerset Police; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Continuous professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Employee Assistance scheme

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police in Bristol is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of facilities services across the Constabulary’s estate. You will ensure buildings are safe, compliant and well maintained for officers and staff, working with colleagues and stakeholders to uphold high standards.

The successful candidate will lead facilities teams across a number of stations and travel between sites as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified in facilities management or willing to work towards one.
• Experience in facilities management.
• Experience leading across multiple sites.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Full driving licence or willingness to travel across the force area.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities management systems, processes and services to support frontline policing.
• Drive delivery of service objectives and business priorities.
• Manage facilities projects to time, budget and quality standards.
• Develop and oversee estate investment plans using asset and condition data.
• Use performance data to improve efficiency, sustainability and value for money.
• Prioritise facilities requests and manage service demand.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop training plans to support team capability and service delivery.
• Manage contracts and supplier performance to maximise value for money.
• Oversee budgets and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Lead on site health and safety matters and provide expert advice.
• Develop policies and procedures for compliant site management.
• Support senior leadership and deputise for the Delivery Manager.

Skills

Facilities management

Multi-site leadership

Driving licence

Prioritisation

Education

Facilities management qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of facilities services across the Constabulary's estate.

You will ensure our buildings are safe, compliant and well maintained, while supporting facilities management across the organisation. Working with colleagues and stakeholders, you will maintain high standards and help deliver an effective service for officers and staff.

The successful candidate will lead facilities teams across a number of stations and must be willing to work from different locations as required.

Bristol, Bridewell Police Station Bristol - BS1 2AA, Bristol, Concorde House- BS16 7FH, Bristol, Kenneth Steele House- BS2 0TQ, Bristol, Patchway Police Centre- BS34 6PY

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery to facilities management systems, processes and services in support of frontline policing.
• Drive delivery of service objectives and business priorities.
• Manage facilities projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards.
• Develop and oversee estate investment plans using asset and condition data.
• Use performance data to improve efficiency, sustainability and value for money.
• Prioritise facilities requests and manage service demand.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop training plans to support team capability and service delivery.
• Manage contracts and supplier performance to maximise value for money.
• Oversee budgets and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Lead on site health and safety matters and provide expert advice.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure effective and compliant site management.
• Support senior leadership and deputise for the Delivery Manager when required.
• Lead, develop and support a team of Facilities Officers.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with:

• A relevant facilities management qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• Experience in facilities management
• Experience leading across multiple sites
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work deadlines
• A full driving licence, or the ability to travel throughout the force area

For full details of the role requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the attached role profile.

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:

• Flexible working
• Continuous professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment

Additional Information

This role covers all police stations within the Bristol and North East area, so regular travel between sites will be required.

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Recruitment Timeline:

• Shortlisting: week commencing 26th October 2026
• Interviews: week commencing 9th November, in person

To be eligible for this position, you must be able to provide a three-year checkable UK history. In most cases, this means you will have resided continuously in the UK for the last three years.

About us

Pension Benefit

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you're at

Alongside your salary, you'll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high-quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation-linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you're early in your career, it's a valuable way to start building long-term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you're more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Find out more: https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/local-government/

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

Click to; find out more about our benefits and culture

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.