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Post: Property H&S and Policy Manager
Salary: £46,941 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941 - £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on 05 January 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Property Health & Safety and Policy Manager to join our Technical Assurance Team within the Property and Technical Support Services department. This pivotal role will oversee health, safety, and compliance across the London Fire Brigade’s property portfolio, ensuring alignment with legislation and organisational goals.

You will lead the development and implementation of property-related health and safety policies, conduct risk assessments, and champion a safety-first culture across the department. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a safe and compliant working environment and ensure property policies integrate effectively with wider organisational health and safety frameworks.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Applicants must have a property services qualification (NVQ or equivalent as a minimum in property services or a specific property discipline)

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Possession of a property services qualification (NVQ or equivalent as a minimum in property services or a specific property discipline) (Essential).

2. Experience of strategic health and safety management across a range of property sectors.

3. Experienced in auditing and testing safety processes and controls.

4. Strong knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and best practices. A thorough understanding of Health and Safety in the FM Services environment and related processes.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on Thursday 22 January 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.