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Harkaye Core Talent is supporting a leading international law firm in hiring a highly experienced Head of Real Estate Planning to oversee the firm's global real estate and workplace services. This pivotal role ensures that office spaces across multiple jurisdictions are optimised for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality, while aligning with the firm's strategic growth and sustainability goals. The successful candidate will bring expertise in lease management, building design, project management, negotiation, and workplace optimisation, providing strategic oversight to create outstanding working environments across the firm's global offices. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive global premises strategy with a focus on lease negotiations, cost measurement, and space optimisation. Lead design and implementation of agile workplace environments that support flexible working and employee wellbeing. Coordinate real estate projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring consistency and high standards. Administer and oversee all leasing agreements and proactively manage renewals and negotiations. Lead building design and fit-out projects, collaborating with architects and designers to create functional, sustainable workspaces. Direct global real estate improvement projects, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards. Negotiate lease agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements to secure best terms and build strong supplier relationships. Evaluate and optimise workspace layouts using data analytics to drive productivity and employee satisfaction. Attributes and Skills Required Minimum 7 years’ experience in real estate management, ideally within a professional services or legal environment. Proven expertise in lease administration, project management, negotiation, and workplace strategy. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and make data-driven decisions. Experience in supplier negotiation, procurement, and ongoing contract management. Creative problem-solving skills with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification preferred. Demonstrated success in global real estate strategy and operations. Why Join This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a global law firm’s real estate portfolio, creating modern, innovative, and sustainable work environments. The Head of Real Estate Planning will have the chance to influence strategic decisions at the highest level while delivering projects that support collaboration and operational excellence worldwide.

Harkaye Core Talent is supporting a leading international law firm in hiring a highly experienced Head of Real Estate Planning to oversee the firm's global real estate and workplace services.

This pivotal role ensures that office spaces across multiple jurisdictions are optimised for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality, while aligning with the firm's strategic growth and sustainability goals.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in lease management, building design, project management, negotiation, and workplace optimisation, providing strategic oversight to create outstanding working environments across the firm's global offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global premises strategy with a focus on lease negotiations, cost measurement, and space optimisation.
• Lead design and implementation of agile workplace environments that support flexible working and employee wellbeing.
• Coordinate real estate projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Administer and oversee all leasing agreements and proactively manage renewals and negotiations.
• Lead building design and fit-out projects, collaborating with architects and designers to create functional, sustainable workspaces.
• Direct global real estate improvement projects, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Negotiate lease agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements to secure best terms and build strong supplier relationships.
• Evaluate and optimise workspace layouts using data analytics to drive productivity and employee satisfaction.

Attributes and Skills Required

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in real estate management, ideally within a professional services or legal environment.
• Proven expertise in lease administration, project management, negotiation, and workplace strategy.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in supplier negotiation, procurement, and ongoing contract management.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated success in global real estate strategy and operations.

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a global law firm’s real estate portfolio, creating modern, innovative, and sustainable work environments.

The Head of Real Estate Planning will have the chance to influence strategic decisions at the highest level while delivering projects that support collaboration and operational excellence worldwide.

Harkaye Core Talent is supporting a leading international law firm in hiring a highly experienced Head of Real Estate Planning to oversee the firm's global real estate and workplace services.

This pivotal role ensures that office spaces across multiple jurisdictions are optimised for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality, while aligning with the firm's strategic growth and sustainability goals.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in lease management, building design, project management, negotiation, and workplace optimisation, providing strategic oversight to create outstanding working environments across the firm's global offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global premises strategy with a focus on lease negotiations, cost measurement, and space optimisation.
• Lead design and implementation of agile workplace environments that support flexible working and employee wellbeing.
• Coordinate real estate projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Administer and oversee all leasing agreements and proactively manage renewals and negotiations.
• Lead building design and fit-out projects, collaborating with architects and designers to create functional, sustainable workspaces.
• Direct global real estate improvement projects, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Negotiate lease agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements to secure best terms and build strong supplier relationships.
• Evaluate and optimise workspace layouts using data analytics to drive productivity and employee satisfaction.

Attributes and Skills Required

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in real estate management, ideally within a professional services or legal environment.
• Proven expertise in lease administration, project management, negotiation, and workplace strategy.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in supplier negotiation, procurement, and ongoing contract management.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated success in global real estate strategy and operations.

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a global law firm’s real estate portfolio, creating modern, innovative, and sustainable work environments.

The Head of Real Estate Planning will have the chance to influence strategic decisions at the highest level while delivering projects that support collaboration and operational excellence worldwide.

We are thrilled to share this unique opportunity for an ambitious student to gain experience within our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Real Estate & Asset Management International team. This team is responsible for all of Hiltonu2019s real estate and asset management activities outside the Americas. This includes portfolio management activities for about 50 leased and joint-venture interests in hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The group's mandate is to enhance the long-term value of the existing portfolio through strategic capital investments, opportunistic contract restructurings, and improvement of bottom-line performance.

From day one, you will be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Our placements offer vast exposure and opportunities, including networking with senior executives, involvement in regional conferences and for some, international travel.

Based in our EMEA headquarters, Watford, you will be part of a cohort of 50 Interns and take part in regular connect meetings and feedback sessions designed to support your development. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.

**The Opportunity**

This internship offers you the opportunity to learn about hotel operational asset management, which should not be confused with financial asset management related to private equity or investment banking. As the EMEA Real Estate & Asset Management intern, you will be an integral part of the team and will play an active role in our continued success. You will focus on supporting the process of evaluating long-term asset enhancement opportunities of existing hotels in our portfolio. That includes review of capital investment programs, preparation of supporting schedules and Excel spreadsheets to evaluate/analyse annual capital spend and identifying/evaluating return on investment opportunities.

**Some of the more specific responsibilities you will be taking on are detailed as follows:**
Support the team in the annual capital expenditure process: Consolidate and analyse submitted capital expenditure requests by hotels. Evaluate best deployment of capital into the respective properties. As necessary perform financial analysis to identify highest return on capital invested. Support annual capital expenditure budget presentation: Consolidate and summarise annual budget to be reviewed by Senior Vice President of Real Estate & Asset Management. Present data in a concise and intuitive way. Provide analytical and evaluative support for strategic assessment of hotel performance. Work closely with VP Asset Management to identify suitable strategies to enhance value of each property. Analyse return on investment projects based on NPV and IRR analysis. Individual is expected to be able to underwrite return on investment projects autonomously and to prepare investment memos for the CFO at the end of the placement. As necessary, assist team members in negotiating or restructuring hotel leases with landlords (A significant portion of the portfolio is operated under longu2013term leases many of which are expiring or up for rent renegotiation).

**Why choose us?**

Embarking on our year in industry programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:

**Learning and Development:** Interns have access to Hilton University to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.

**Networking:** Our interns can connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.

**Feedback and Growth:** Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.

**Cross-Exposure:** Opportunity to gain insight into another function.

**Hilton Perks:** Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.

**Salary & Benefits:** u00a326,000 Gross PA & private healthcare.

**Location:** EMEA Regional Headquarters, Watford. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.

**What are we looking for?**
A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values. A current Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s student studying toward a degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business Management or Hospitality with a required 12-month year in industry placement as part of your degree. Availability to start 13th of July 2026, full-time, for a 12-month placement. Eligibility to work in the UK. If you are a non-UK national, without EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status then you will need to be studying at a UK university to be eligible to undertake a placement here. Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing). The ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in hospitality as well as a general knowledge of hospitality finance and experience in analysing hotel metrics and reports (P&L statements, STR, etc.) would be preferred. Highly personable, able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. Strong data analysis, modelling and interpretation skills. An advanced user of MS Excel. An additional European language would be useful, although not essential.

**What is it like working for Hilton?**

Hilton is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies, with 24 distinct brands and over 8,000 locations. We have recently been ranked by our employees as #1 World's Best Hospitality Workplace awarded by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

We value and celebrate our team members diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in the UK focus on Abilities, Generations, Pride, Womenu2019s and Ethnic representation. You can find details on our Culture page.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.

CORPORATE PLACEMENTS ( u202f

**Selection Process**

Please apply now, applications close onu202f **Sunday 2nd November 2025** . We receive a high volume of applications, so thank you for your patience while we carefully review each one to give it the attention it deserves.

If your application is successful, you may be invited to complete a one-way video interview and online assessment. These help us get to know you better and assess if the placement could be a great match. Keep an eye on your inbox, and we encourage you to complete each step as soon as you can. Our EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome.

**Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!**

**Job:** _Universities_

**Title:** _2026 Operational Real Estate & Asset Management Placement_

**Location:** _null_

**Requisition ID:** _EUR015MH_

**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

We are thrilled to share this unique opportunity for an ambitious student to gain experience within our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Real Estate & Asset Management International team. This team is responsible for all of Hiltonu2019s real estate and asset management activities outside the Americas. This includes portfolio management activities for about 50 leased and joint-venture interests in hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The group's mandate is to enhance the long-term value of the existing portfolio through strategic capital investments, opportunistic contract restructurings, and improvement of bottom-line performance.

From day one, you will be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Our placements offer vast exposure and opportunities, including networking with senior executives, involvement in regional conferences and for some, international travel.

Based in our EMEA headquarters, Watford, you will be part of a cohort of 50 Interns and take part in regular connect meetings and feedback sessions designed to support your development. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.

**The Opportunity**

This internship offers you the opportunity to learn about hotel operational asset management, which should not be confused with financial asset management related to private equity or investment banking. As the EMEA Real Estate & Asset Management intern, you will be an integral part of the team and will play an active role in our continued success. You will focus on supporting the process of evaluating long-term asset enhancement opportunities of existing hotels in our portfolio. That includes review of capital investment programs, preparation of supporting schedules and Excel spreadsheets to evaluate/analyse annual capital spend and identifying/evaluating return on investment opportunities.

**Some of the more specific responsibilities you will be taking on are detailed as follows:**
Support the team in the annual capital expenditure process: Consolidate and analyse submitted capital expenditure requests by hotels. Evaluate best deployment of capital into the respective properties. As necessary perform financial analysis to identify highest return on capital invested. Support annual capital expenditure budget presentation: Consolidate and summarise annual budget to be reviewed by Senior Vice President of Real Estate & Asset Management. Present data in a concise and intuitive way. Provide analytical and evaluative support for strategic assessment of hotel performance. Work closely with VP Asset Management to identify suitable strategies to enhance value of each property. Analyse return on investment projects based on NPV and IRR analysis. Individual is expected to be able to underwrite return on investment projects autonomously and to prepare investment memos for the CFO at the end of the placement. As necessary, assist team members in negotiating or restructuring hotel leases with landlords (A significant portion of the portfolio is operated under longu2013term leases many of which are expiring or up for rent renegotiation).

**Why choose us?**

Embarking on our year in industry programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:

**Learning and Development:** Interns have access to Hilton University to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.

**Networking:** Our interns can connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.

**Feedback and Growth:** Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.

**Cross-Exposure:** Opportunity to gain insight into another function.

**Hilton Perks:** Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.

**Salary & Benefits:** u00a326,000 Gross PA & private healthcare.

**Location:** EMEA Regional Headquarters, Watford. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.

**What are we looking for?**
A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values. A current Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s student studying toward a degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business Management or Hospitality with a required 12-month year in industry placement as part of your degree. Availability to start 13th of July 2026, full-time, for a 12-month placement. Eligibility to work in the UK. If you are a non-UK national, without EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status then you will need to be studying at a UK university to be eligible to undertake a placement here. Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing). The ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in hospitality as well as a general knowledge of hospitality finance and experience in analysing hotel metrics and reports (P&L statements, STR, etc.) would be preferred. Highly personable, able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. Strong data analysis, modelling and interpretation skills. An advanced user of MS Excel. An additional European language would be useful, although not essential.

**What is it like working for Hilton?**

Hilton is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies, with 24 distinct brands and over 8,000 locations. We have recently been ranked by our employees as #1 World's Best Hospitality Workplace awarded by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

We value and celebrate our team members diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in the UK focus on Abilities, Generations, Pride, Womenu2019s and Ethnic representation. You can find details on our Culture page.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.

CORPORATE PLACEMENTS ( u202f

**Selection Process**

Please apply now, applications close onu202f **Sunday 2nd November 2025** . We receive a high volume of applications, so thank you for your patience while we carefully review each one to give it the attention it deserves.

If your application is successful, you may be invited to complete a one-way video interview and online assessment. These help us get to know you better and assess if the placement could be a great match. Keep an eye on your inbox, and we encourage you to complete each step as soon as you can. Our EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome.

**Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!**

**Job:** _Universities_

**Title:** _2026 Operational Real Estate & Asset Management Placement_

**Location:** _null_

**Requisition ID:** _EUR015MH_

**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

We are thrilled to share this unique opportunity for an ambitious student to gain experience within our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Real Estate & Asset Management International team. This team is responsible for all of Hilton's real estate and asset management activities outside the Americas. This includes portfolio management activities for about 50 leased and joint-venture interests in hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The group's mandate is to enhance the long-term value of the existing portfolio through strategic capital investments, opportunistic contract restructurings, and improvement of bottom-line performance.
From day one, you will be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Our placements offer vast exposure and opportunities, including networking with senior executives, involvement in regional conferences and for some, international travel.
Based in our EMEA headquarters, Watford, you will be part of a cohort of 50 Interns and take part in regular connect meetings and feedback sessions designed to support your development. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.
**The Opportunity**
This internship offers you the opportunity to learn about hotel operational asset management, which should not be confused with financial asset management related to private equity or investment banking. As the EMEA Real Estate & Asset Management intern, you will be an integral part of the team and will play an active role in our continued success. You will focus on supporting the process of evaluating long-term asset enhancement opportunities of existing hotels in our portfolio. That includes review of capital investment programs, preparation of supporting schedules and Excel spreadsheets to evaluate/analyse annual capital spend and identifying/evaluating return on investment opportunities.
**Some of the more specific responsibilities you will be taking on are detailed as follows:**
+ Support the team in the annual capital expenditure process: Consolidate and analyse submitted capital expenditure requests by hotels. Evaluate best deployment of capital into the respective properties. As necessary perform financial analysis to identify highest return on capital invested.
+ Support annual capital expenditure budget presentation: Consolidate and summarise annual budget to be reviewed by Senior Vice President of Real Estate & Asset Management. Present data in a concise and intuitive way.
+ Provide analytical and evaluative support for strategic assessment of hotel performance. Work closely with VP Asset Management to identify suitable strategies to enhance value of each property.
+ Analyse return on investment projects based on NPV and IRR analysis. Individual is expected to be able to underwrite return on investment projects autonomously and to prepare investment memos for the CFO at the end of the placement.
+ As necessary, assist team members in negotiating or restructuring hotel leases with landlords (A significant portion of the portfolio is operated under long-term leases many of which are expiring or up for rent renegotiation).
**Why choose us?**
Embarking on our year in industry programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:
**Learning and Development:** Interns have access to Hilton University to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.
**Networking:** Our interns can connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.
**Feedback and Growth:** Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
**Cross-Exposure:** Opportunity to gain insight into another function.
**Hilton Perks:** Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.
**Salary & Benefits:** £26,000 Gross PA & private healthcare.
**Location:** EMEA Regional Headquarters, Watford. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.
**What are we looking for?**
+ A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.
+ A current Bachelor's or Master's student studying toward a degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business Management or Hospitality with a required 12-month year in industry placement as part of your degree.
+ Availability to start 13th of July 2026, full-time, for a 12-month placement.
+ Eligibility to work in the UK. If you are a non-UK national, without EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status then you will need to be studying at a UK university to be eligible to undertake a placement here.
+ Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
+ The ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in hospitality as well as a general knowledge of hospitality finance and experience in analysing hotel metrics and reports (P&L statements, STR, etc.) would be preferred.
+ Highly personable, able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
+ Strong data analysis, modelling and interpretation skills.
+ An advanced user of MS Excel.
+ An additional European language would be useful, although not essential.
**What is it like working for Hilton?**
Hilton is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies, with 24 distinct brands and over 8,000 locations. We have recently been ranked by our employees as #1 World's Best Hospitality Workplace awarded by Great Place to Work & Fortune.
We value and celebrate our team members diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in the UK focus on Abilities, Generations, Pride, Women's and Ethnic representation. You can find details on our Culture page.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.
CORPORATE PLACEMENTS (  
**Selection Process**
Please apply now, applications close on  **Sunday 2nd November 2025** . We receive a high volume of applications, so thank you for your patience while we carefully review each one to give it the attention it deserves.
If your application is successful, you may be invited to complete a one-way video interview and online assessment. These help us get to know you better and assess if the placement could be a great match. Keep an eye on your inbox, and we encourage you to complete each step as soon as you can. Our EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome.
**Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!**
**Job:** _Universities_
**Title:** _2026 Operational Real Estate & Asset Management Placement_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _EUR015MH_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor Wills, Probate & Estate Planning (Senior Appointment)
Location: Buckinghamshire Office-Based
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Considered)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:0017:00
Start Date: ASAP
Requirement: Must be able to commute reliably or relocate prior to starting

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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 in order to deliver the role
Contract : Permanent

Hours : Full-time, standard office hours

Salary : LS2, £74,649-£85,062
Closing Date : 9am, 6th October 2025

Our Support Service functions work in collaboration across North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, providing vital shared expertise to deliver efficient and effective service to our communities.

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 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.
li>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, diversion 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. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• 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 – enjoy 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 your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
li>Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period li>Meet residency requirements for vetting: < l>
• MV Level Vetting – minimum 5 years UK residency
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Your Application

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any 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.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

Interviews are intended to take place mid October.

We look forward to receiving your online application.

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 in order to deliver the role
Contract : Permanent

Hours : Full-time, standard office hours

Salary : LS2, £74,649-£85,062
Closing Date : 9am, 6th October 2025

Our Support Service functions work in collaboration across North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, providing vital shared expertise to deliver efficient and effective service to our communities.

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 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.
li>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, diversion 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. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• 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 – enjoy 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 your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
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• MV Level Vetting – minimum 5 years UK residency
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Your Application

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any 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.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

Interviews are intended to take place mid October.

We look forward to receiving your online application.