Senior Property Manager (Band 3/SEO)

Health and Safety Executive; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Health and Safety Executive seeks a senior property manager to oversee facilities management across its estate. The role includes leading projects, maintaining compliance, and improving services. With competitive pay and commitment to professional development, this position supports HSE’s mission to ensure work safety across the UK.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

25 days annual holiday

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management within public/private sector.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance for buildings.
• Experience in planning and executing estate and FM projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on facilities management and related projects for HSE's buildings.
• Approve maintenance requirements and monitor service performance.
• Develop options for value for money savings across the function.

Skills

Facilities Management

Relationship Building

Budget Management

Education

Facilities Management Qualification

Job description

Aberdeen, Ashford (Kent), Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bootle, Bristol, Buxton, Cardiff, Carlisle, Carmarthen, Chelmsford, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxted, Plymouth, Sheffield, Wrexham, York

Job Summary

At the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), we believe everyone has the right to come home safe and well from their job. We use world-leading science to prevent work-related death, injury and ill health. We don’t just inspect and investigate; we also provide advice and training to organisations. All this together means we help keep people safe, boost productivity, support the UK economy and contribute to a fairer society.

Our people are our most valuable assets, and their knowledge and experience are how we keep others safe. It is the responsibility of the HSE Estates and Facilities Management Team to ensure everyone in the organisation has the office and laboratory facilities they require to work efficiently and effectively in delivering the varied functions of HSE. We support over 3,000 colleagues working in a hybrid style both at home and in 26 locations across Great Britain.

The Estates and Facilities Management Team report to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services within Planning, Finance and Procurement Division. HSE’s estate portfolio is extensive, with 25 offices in England, Scotland and Wales and a world-class Science and Research Centre near Buxton, England. Our offices range in size from supporting a half dozen staff in Inverness, to our head office in Bootle, Merseyside which has capacity for over 3,000 people. Our Estate Strategy includes retaining a regional presence in support of our GB regulatory role and working closely with the Government Property Agency to continue to drive best value for money for HSE. Other than the head office and science and research centre, HSE is mainly a tenant in civil estate and the role includes actively managing these relationships.

We are a learning team, and everyone is encouraged to undertake training and support the professionalisation of this function.

Please note your portfolio for this role will initially cover our Northern sites from Birmingham up to Inverness and there is a requirement to travel regularly to the locations within your portfolio. Due to a team restructure, and for operational requirements, you may also be asked to cover another region in the future, or to assist at any of our locations on an ad hoc basis. Attendance will also be required at our Bootle HQ for team meetings.

Job Description

You will be one of three senior property managers with direct responsibility for the management of the relevant allocated regions; delivery of associated estate events and projects; monitoring of facilities management performance; identifying continuous improvements; contributing as a member of the senior estates team; line management of individuals and deputising for the Head of Estates and Facilities Management.

As Part Of Your Role You Will:

• Be the first point of contact for and lead on facilities management and related projects for a portfolio of buildings within the HSE estate.
• Approve planned and reactive maintenance requirements within your financial delegation and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor FM service performance at the various sites and work with third-party suppliers and local HSE leads to ensure key performance indicators are met in accordance with the contractual agreements.
• Regularly attend sites for discussions with landlords/tenants/local HSE colleagues and to ensure the buildings meet their statutory compliance requirements as well as to facilitate wider reporting.
• Develop options for value for money savings across the function and develop proportionate business cases for approval by HSE’s Executive Committee.
• Support HSE’s environmental and sustainability initiatives, positively contributing to HSE delivering its Greening Government Commitments 2025-2030.
• Contribute to future strategy and business improvement initiatives as a senior member of the Estates and Facilities Management Team.
  
  

Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 28 hours per week.

You will be one of three senior property managers with direct responsibility for the management of the relevant allocated regions; delivery of associated estate events and projects; monitoring of facilities management performance; identifying continuous improvements; contributing as a member of the senior estates team; line management of individuals and deputising for the Head of Estates and Facilities Management.

As Part Of Your Role You Will:

• Be the first point of contact for and lead on facilities management and related projects for a portfolio of buildings within the HSE estate.
• Approve planned and reactive maintenance requirements within your financial delegation and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor FM service performance at the various sites and work with third-party suppliers and local HSE leads to ensure key performance indicators are met in accordance with the contractual agreements.
• Regularly attend sites for discussions with landlords/tenants/local HSE colleagues and to ensure the buildings meet their statutory compliance requirements as well as to facilitate wider reporting.
• Develop options for value for money savings across the function and develop proportionate business cases for approval by HSE’s Executive Committee.
• Support HSE’s environmental and sustainability initiatives, positively contributing to HSE delivering its Greening Government Commitments 2025-2030.
• Contribute to future strategy and business improvement initiatives as a senior member of the Estates and Facilities Management Team.
  
  

Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 28 hours per week.

Person specification

Essential Skills And Criteria

• Have experience in facilities management with a background in hard and soft FM service delivery within the public or private sector.
• Have knowledge of the statutory compliance requirements for buildings.
• Have experience of planning, managing and successfully delivering estate and FM projects to time and budget.
• Experience in managing budgets including service charges and developing estate related business cases.
• Ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders – demonstrating the communication skills, impact and gravitas to effectively collaborate, challenge assumptions and influence decisions.
  
  

Qualifications

A relevant facilities management qualification - e.g. IWFM level 4 or 5, or willingness to train towards. Or demonstrable equivalent relevant experience.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
  
  

Alongside your salary of £45,954, Health and Safety Executive contributes £13,312 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  
  

We invest in our people with;

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector
• Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
• Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
• 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
• Parental leave benefits
• As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.
  
  

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application Information

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete an anonymised CV which should include your skills, employment history and qualification details relevant to the role.

You will also be asked to complete a Personal Statement, of no more than 1250 words, which should outline how you meet the essential skills and criteria as outlined in the job advert.

Application Guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/

Sift Information

The Sift will take place during week commencing 14th July where you will be assessed on your CV and Personal Statement.

Interview Information

The interviews will take place during week commencing 5th August 2025 in person at our Head office, Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS, where you will be assessed on the advertised behaviours and your experience.

You will also be asked to do a short 5 minute presentation as part of your interview. Further information will be sent to candidates invited to interview.

AI Tools & Platforms

During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) platforms and Tools to support them in writing their Behaviours, CVs and Personal Statements. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate. This includes presenting the ideas and experience of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All presented information will be assessed at the Interview Stage.

Sponsorship

This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.

Further Information

Due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and, Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.

HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.

From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box [e-mail] .

Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK

It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post.

If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: [e-mail]

If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.

Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further;Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

• Name : Barry McBrion
• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Further information

If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: [e-mail] or by writing to HSE at the following address:HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/