Lead the transformation of a complex policing estate, shape future infrastructure strategy, and play a pivotal role in delivering a modern, sustainable estate aligned to the future of policing.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Strategic Director of Estates to lead a multi-skilled Estates and Facilities Management team at Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
This is a key senior leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive estate transformation, and contribute directly to operational policing outcomes across the county.
The Constabulary’s buildings and estate play a critical role in delivering policing across the County. The Estates and Facilities team have an ambition to transform the Estate to be smaller, better, greener and are now looking for a Strategic Director of Estates to take the lead role in that delivery.
The constabulary employs over 1730 officers, over 950 staff members and 20 PCSO's to cover a resident population of over 900,000. Our vision is to ‘Create a Safer Cambridgeshire’. We pride ourselves in delivering a service with integrity, sensitivity and respect.
It is important to us that we represent our local communities within Cambridgeshire.
Due to the retirement of the post holder, we are seeking a Strategic Director of Estates to continue the transformation of our Estate to meet future policing needs and continue our journey to deliver our Sustainability Strategy to achieve net zero by 2035.
Everyone at Cambridgeshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. This role will be key to continued delivery of these values.
The Strategic Director of Estates is a high-impact senior leadership role at the heart of Cambridgeshire Constabulary, reporting directly to the CFO and Director of Resources. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of policing infrastructure by leading the Estates and Facilities team and building strong, effective partnerships across the Constabulary, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, other police forces, partner organisations and the wider emergency services community across Cambridgeshire.
You will work closely with Chief Officers, including the Chief Constable and Chief Officer team, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner, providing trusted advice and forward-looking recommendations on estates strategy. Representing the function at key Board meetings and governance forums, you will need the credibility, communication skills and influence to inspire confidence, secure support and turn strategic ambition into action.
This is a strategic role with real operational depth. Alongside setting direction, you will lead hands-on delivery across procurement and commercial negotiations in partnership with our collaborated Commercial Services function. From new-build developments and major capital works to sustainability initiatives, planned maintenance and the day-to-day performance of a diverse contractor base, you will drive high-quality outcomes that are compliant, cost-effective and aligned to service needs ensuring excellent value for money across every aspect of the estate.
A central part of the role will be leading the development of a refreshed Estates and Facilities Management Strategy that looks far beyond the immediate horizon and positions the organisation for the future of policing. In a time of significant change, you will bring stakeholders with you, secure buy-in for a long-term vision, and translate that vision into a practical, deliverable programme that modernises the estate in a controlled and sustainable way.
Safety and compliance are fundamental to success in this role. You will take ownership of statutory health and safety obligations across the estate, ensuring testing, inspections and remedial actions are kept fully up to date. With accountability for Estates-related risk assessments, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our people, our buildings and the services they support.
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Starting pay of £87,741 rising with service up to £108,435 p.a.
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37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working requests will be considered, including compressed hours and agile working but recognising that due to the nature of the role attendance is required frequently at sites
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Annual leave allowance of 28 days rising to 30 days on service
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Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
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Blue Light Card offering attractive discounts
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A great Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
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Access to Police sports and social clubs and on-site gym facilities
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Long Service Awards
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Force Lottery – purchase shares and win prizes
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Cycle 2 Work scheme
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Employee Welfare Fund
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Access to Unison
If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply today. If you have any queries, you can contact the recruitment team via [email protected]
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Jackie Golby via [email protected]
To apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4). Your letter should outline why this role aligns with your skills, experience and professional background and provide clear evidence against the minimum entry requirements of the role and the following two competencies found in the role profile:
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We analyse critically
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We take ownership
Information about the CVF's can be found here - Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing
Interviews will be held week commencing 6th July 2026.
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Cambridgeshire Constabulary should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on a Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
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