Director of Estates & Sustainability

North Yorkshire; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Northallerton is seeking a Director of Estates & Sustainability to lead and deliver on their Estates function. You will be responsible for ensuring the sustainability of infrastructure while managing large-scale capital programmes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a proven track record of effective leadership in a multi-stakeholder environment. The role offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Blue Light Discount

Flexi-Time

Access to Trade Union Membership

Inclusion & Diversity Networks

Health & Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering sustainable estates capital programmes.
• Extensive experience in estates, buildings, and surveying.
• Leadership skills in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of an effective Estates function.
• Ensure the estate meets needs while preparing for the future.
• Manage service delivery and value for money.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Director of Estates & Sustainability

Location: Police & Fire Headquarters, Northallerton. Hybrid working available, but a presence at Northallerton is required along with site visits to deliver the role.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, standard office hours

Salary: LS2, £74,649-£85,062

Closing Date: 9am, 6th October 2025

Role Profile: INSERT

The Opportunity

We are looking for a high performing and experienced professional in the field of Estates and Sustainability. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of an effective and efficient Estates function, on behalf of the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire & Crime to North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS).

Working as part of the collaborated Support Services and reporting direct to the Assistant Chief Officer, this is an exciting time to be joining the Force and Service as we deliver our new Estates Strategy and delivery plan with a focus on the long-term sustainability of our infrastructure across North Yorkshire. With over 100 buildings across the county and with new build programmes on the horizon, investments to be made and innovative designs required, you will ensure our estate landscape is fit for purpose enabling NYP and NYFRS to deliver to the people of North Yorkshire.

You will be at the heart of leading the team that delivers an estate capable of meeting the needs of today as well as preparing for the future. Our estate is a key pillar over which our organisational plans sit with a view to modernise and maintain our estate, working environment and assets in a sustainable manner. You will work closely with our collaborated Transport & Logistics team to ensure our estate infrastructure is in place to meet our future vehicle, electric and hybrid intentions.

A proactive mindset, a visionary leader and cognisant of industry best practice and innovative techniques, you will lead by example as we modernise our estates function. You’ll bring experience, technical understanding and project delivery know-how and work with regional and national partners to deliver a modern estate, harnessing opportunities to collaborate in particular with stakeholders from across the broader York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Collaborative and financially astute, you will also be an inspirational leader who gets the best out of your teams and creates a safe working environment for people to thrive, to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to deliver.

What We’re Looking For

• You will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale sustainable estates capital programmes, developing strategies and managing delivery plans in complex and dynamic organisations be that in the public, private or third sector.
• You will have extensive estates, buildings, surveying and/or trade experience with qualifications desirable but experience more relevant.
• You will have experiences in actively managing risks and developing contingency plans to ensure continued service delivery and value for money.
• You will have proven leadership and people management skills gained by working at a senior level in a multi-stakeholder environment, able to co-design and implement service improvements.
• You will champion equality, diversity and inclusivity in your functional area and across the organisations.
• You will have excellent leadership and people skills, with a clear customer focus, evidenced through service plans and business partnering approaches, and be capable of evaluating and developing collaborative approaches to service delivery.
• You will have expertise regarding legislation relating to the effective and safe maintenance and operation of buildings.
• You will use your commercial acumen working with suppliers, other police forces and fire and rescue services to agree standards and obtain best value for money.
• You will ensure our business plans, budgets and policies enable the delivery of the corporate strategies for both the Police and Fire.
• As a result, we need an individual with excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, balanced and professional advice that achieves corporate and service objectives.

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, work-life balance and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave: 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Blue Light Discount – savings at major retailers and services
• Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support physical and mental health

Requirements

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
• Meet residency requirements for vetting

Application notes: North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Interviews

Interviews are intended to take place mid-October. We look forward to receiving your online application.

Location

North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom