Business Systems Project Manager

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Agile working

Annual Leave 28 days + 5 years

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a highly motivated Business Systems Project Manager to deliver critical business systems projects across the organisation. You will drive digital transformation and help ensure our people have the systems and information needed to provide essential services to communities.

Working within the Corporate Systems team, you will manage the full lifecycle of projects from concept to implementation, training, support and continuous improvement, including

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in computing or related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience and training relevant to the role.
• Appropriate project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner level) or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of business systems projects from concept to implementation, training and support.
• Manage a portfolio of projects involving introduction, upgrade, replacement and integration of systems.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, departments, technical specialists and suppliers to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

PRINCE2

Education

Degree in computing or related subject

Job description

Position: Business Systems Project Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade H Salary £47,181 to £52,413 per annum
Location: Ripley HQ
Hours: 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Department: Systems and Information
Reports to: Corporate Systems Manager
Closing date: Midnight 01/09/2026

About Us

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a highly motivated Business Systems Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of critical business systems projects across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to drive digital transformation, improve organisational efficiency and help ensure our people have the systems and information they need to deliver vital services to our communities.

Working within the Corporate Systems team, you will manage the full lifecycle of business systems projects, from initial concept and business case development through to implementation, training, support and continuous improvement.

As Business Systems Project Manager, you will lead a portfolio of projects involving the introduction, upgrade, replacement and integration of business-critical systems. You will work closely with senior leaders, operational and support departments, technical specialists and third-party suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to organisational objectives.

There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• Educated to degree level in computing or related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience and training relevant to the role
• Appropriate project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner level) or equivalent demonstrable experience

What We Offer in Return

• Flexible working hours.
• Agile working (60% office based).
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. (Support only).
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service. (Support only)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. (Support and Control only)

The post holder will be required to provide formal cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.