Project Manager

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local emergency service in Nottingham is seeking a Project Manager to lead transformative projects that protect and serve communities. The role offers flexibility with an agile working policy and includes extensive health and wellbeing benefits. Candidates should have relevant project qualifications and a track record in managing diverse projects. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of £44,075 - £48,226 per year.

Benefits

Agile working policy

27 days of annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in various sectors.
• Strong leadership abilities to motivate and develop team members.
• Proficient in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements.
• Manage risks and provide accurate reporting.

Skills

Project governance

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant project management qualification

Degree (or equivalent)

GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above

Job description

Overview

Join Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Project Manager and lead transformative projects that protect and serve our communities.

Project Manager
Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

Location: Arnold, Nottingham. Role: Full time, 37 hours per week. Fixed Term Contract of 12 months. Grade 7: £44,075 - £48,226.

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, quality and budget
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project requirements, scope and objectives
• Manage risks and provide accurate reporting and financial oversight
• Produce essential project documentation and communicate progress to the organisation
• Facilitate and manage change to ensure a smooth transition to business as usual
• Coach and mentor Project Support Officers, promoting their continuous development

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience and a track record of managing projects in various sectors
• Hold a relevant project management qualification and a degree (or equivalent)
• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Proficient and skilled in project governance and change management
• Understanding of project management methodologies
• Proven leader with the ability to motivate and develop individuals
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy with stakeholders at various levels
• Hold a driving licence (adjustments will be discussed with disabled applicants if required)

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy, which allows our employees to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility
• Flexibility – We are family-friendly and are open to considering different working patterns that help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part-time working
• Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing - A range of support including Bupa cashback, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and on-site gym access
• Blue Light Card – discounts for emergency service staff
• Development – Access to formal and informal professional development opportunities

How To Apply For The Role

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you can submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities and ‘Disability Confident' employer, committed to increasing workforce diversity. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities, including those under-represented in our workforce. We are recognised as a ‘Gold' employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. NFRS is committed to safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be subject to standard checks (DBS and Police Vetting). Applicants must have resided in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for Police Vetting. CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date: 12th October 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing 10th November 2025

Other suitable skills and experience include Project Coordinator, Programme Manager, Change Manager, Transformation Manager, Business Change Project Manager, Senior Project Officer, Implementation Manager, PMO Lead, Delivery Manager, ICT Project Manager.