Head of Strategic Assets

WILTSHIRE POLICE; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Strategic Assets to lead the development and implementation of an asset management strategy. The role involves managing the Fleet, Facilities, and Stores departments, ensuring compliance and budget management, and mentoring a team. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, experience in fleet management, and a relevant professional qualification. The position offers hybrid working, generous annual leave, and support for well-being.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Flexi hours scheme

Free on‑site gym membership

Physical and mental well-being support

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to advise and present to all levels of staff.
• Demonstrable experience in managing staff in a proactive and empowering manner.
• Proven ability to take ownership of problems and make risk-based assessments.
• Experience working in a fleet/transport, estate, and facilities management environment.

Responsibilities

• Head the management of the Fleet, Facilities and Stores department.
• Develop and implement the long-term asset management strategy.
• Manage the budget and ensure compliance and risk management.
• Lead and mentor a team, and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiating and influencing skills

Experience in fleet/transport management

Experience in change management

Education

Professional qualification relevant to the role

Job description

Role Overview

As the Head of Strategic Assets, you will be accountable for developing, leading, and implementing the organisation's overarching asset management strategy. This is a critical leadership opportunity to shape the future of our assets, driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our organisation and the communities we serve.

About the Organisation

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Head the management of the Fleet, Facilities and Stores department, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the police force.
• Provide strategic leadership, develop and implement the long‑term asset management strategy, and lead performance and planning using asset data and a risk‑based model for investment decisions.
• Manage the budget, ensure compliance and risk management, champion sustainability and innovation, lead and mentor a team, and engage with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and management of statutory obligations on behalf of the PCC and the Chief Constable.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to advise and present to all levels of staff, including senior management.
• Demonstrable experience in managing staff in confined areas in a proactive and empowering manner.
• Proven ability to take ownership of problems and make risk‑based assessments over the use of resources and management of situations.
• Professional qualification relevant to the role (e.g., CIPs, Supplies, Fleet or Estate related).
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
• Experience working in a fleet/transport, estate and facilities management environment, with both management and technical responsibilities.
• Demonstrable experience in managing change.
• Full driving licence.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexi hours scheme.
• Free on‑site gym membership.
• Physical and mental well‑being support.
• Generous pension scheme.
• All roles subject to a vetting procedure; some roles due to the nature of the work may require additional security clearance.

Equal Opportunity

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we're committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.