Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority was formed in April 1997 with proportional representation from the unitary authorities; Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and Hampshire County Council, having joint political and financial responsibility for providing a fire and rescue service for the county of Hampshire. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) is embarking on an exciting period of working with other public-sector organisations to share properties, embed the principles of our estate strategy and provide first class facilities management and organisational support across the county. The Home Secretary has approved for the Hampshire Fire Authority and Isle of Wight Fire Authority to combine from April 2021. At this time the responsibility for the ten Isle of Wight Fire Stations will fall under the remit of the Head of Property & Facilities. Having established a Strategic Property & Estates Plan which sets out the forward direction of the organisation’s property estate and how this will be managed and maintained. The post holder, working with partners, will implement and lead this strategy, shaping the Service for the future. The role of the Head of Property & Facilities is key to unlocking potential within the physical estate by developing new and existing relationships with partners, improving our commercial strategies, revolutionising the way we use our estate and ensuring that the estate and facilities meet the needs of a modern fire and rescue service and our partners.
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