Property Portfolio Lead (West)

This is a 9 month fixed term contract with a starting salary of £42,958 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are seeking an experienced Property Portfolio Lead to join our small team and help manage our property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic individual who knows how to problem solve and has great stakeholder management skills gained in a property or facilities management type role.

Our team are the interface between the Land and Property team within Surrey County Council and our station commanders and crews in dealing with property defects, routine maintenance and design on new redevelopments.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Service

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has the responsibility of protecting over one million people who live in the 650 square miles of Surrey. The Service employs just under 700 people across the County in a variety of roles. Comprising both uniformed personnel and support staff, they all share one vision: With you, making Surrey safer. We do this by:

• erving the needs of our community.
• Flexibly responding to a constantly changing environment.
• Recognising and embedding diversity in everything we do.
• olving challenges through intelligence driven collaboration, innovation and improvement.

The values below will be crucial in delivering our corporate strategy and are what we draw on to make a difference for Surrey residents. We expect all our staff to embody these values.

• Fairness and Respect: We embrace diversity and promote a culture of inclusivity.
• Responsibility: We are answerable for our decisions and actions.
• Professionalism: We will always be the best we can be.
• Honesty and integrity: We are truthful and trustworthy. We do the right

About the Role

The successful applicant will form a small and committed team whose priority is to provide proactive and response support at our stations.

As the Property Portfolio Lead – West, a number of stations will fall within your remit and you will be the interface between Land and Property, who own the buildings, and the crews who live and work within the stations.

You will be able to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment as well as having a positive and flexible attitude to all aspects of your work.

With a good level of commitment to your own development, you will also be able to undertake intensive initial training and study in your own time.

You will be able to work equally well as part of a small team or on your own.

Your Application

To be considered for interview, your application will clearly evidence the following (please address these criteria in your supporting statement):

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior and or current experience working in a similar setting
• Ability to grasp new technology fast

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and Personal Statement.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.

Applications close on Friday 16th of August 2026. Interviews will be held from the 23rd – 30th of August, with a decision expected shortly afterwards.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Contact Details

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Rob Dean [email removed].

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.