Head of Assets

Take your career further with a Service that puts people first.

Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires - it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration. We’re looking for a Head of Assets. This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you.

Salary: £59,465 - £69,036 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours per week 

Contract: Two years fixed term contract

Location: Service Headquarters, Huntingdon

Hybrid Working - we offer a flexible, agile, hybrid working pattern where you can work from home, as well as from Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service and other locations around Cambridgeshire. This role may be accommodated flexibly around meetings and other engagements, with a requirement to work a minimum of two days per week in the office.

 

About the role 

This is a key leadership role at the heart of our Service, responsible for ensuring our estates, fleet, operational equipment, and supporting infrastructure enable the delivery of safe, effective, and resilient services to our communities. Leading multidisciplinary teams across Asset Management, you will ensure firefighters and staff have the facilities, vehicles, and equipment they need to perform at their best.

Working closely with senior leaders, operational colleagues, and external partners, you will shape and deliver long-term asset strategies, oversee significant investment programmes, and drive continuous improvement across estates, fleet, and equipment. You will play a critical role in balancing operational needs, compliance requirements, sustainability ambitions, and value for money, ensuring our assets remain fit for the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, progressive organisation where your expertise and leadership will have a direct impact on frontline service delivery. We are looking for an inclusive and forward-thinking leader who can build strong relationships, inspire teams, and help us continue to innovate and improve the services we provide to our communities.

 

About you:   

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but the ideal person will have:

• ILM Level 5 (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Fire Sector requirements around estates and fleet.
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills to a range of audiences.
• Leadership of asset portfolios, capital projects, and technical teams.
• Significant evidence of producing quality outputs within deadline and budget
• Senior-level experience in estates, fleet, or asset management within a fast-paced environment
• Experience of sector procurement

If you do not fully meet all of these requirements but believe that you can clearly demonstrate in other ways the range of valuable skills, experience, and knowledge recognised as relevant and important to this role, we would welcome hearing from you.

Why choose CFRS? 

At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development. 

A Service that values you: 
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS 
88% are proud to work for CFRS 
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work 

A culture that inspires and motivates: 
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time 
83% feel motivated to give their best every day 
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer 

Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.

A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel. 

 

When you join CFRS, you'll benefit from

• Career progression and specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow. 
• Health and wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career. 
• A culture of inclusion and belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.  
• As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team. 

 

Additional rewards and benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service 
• Competitive pension scheme 
• Family-friendly policies 
• Hybrid working options – minimum 2 days per week office-based 
• Free on-site parking (site-specific) 
• Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events 

 

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk   

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.  

Closing Date: 12noon Monday 6th July 2026 

Interview Date: CVs will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on a rolling basis, therefore you may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.  However, no final recruitment outcomes will be provided until after the closing date and all candidates have been reviewed.