Senior Project Manager – Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire service organisation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic change projects at their headquarters in Exeter. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a competitive salary ranging from £48,226 to £51,356 per annum. The role requires excellent organisational and project management skills, along with the ability to prioritise and manage project deliverables. Join us in our mission to create a safer world for the communities across Devon and Somerset. Closing date for applications is 18 January 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prioritise, plan, and delegate resources effectively.
• Experience in managing project deliverables and compliance.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support Programme Manager with strategic developments.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with time, quality, and cost.
• Establish and monitor project teams and resources.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Prioritisation ability

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Join Our Team as a Senior Project Manager at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!

Are you ready to make a profound impact in a Senior Project Manager role, leading on a number of strategic change projects? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for a Senior Project Manager to join our Strategic Business Change department at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This is a 24 month fixed term, full-time position (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £48,226 rising annually to £51,356 per annum.

At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our mission is to create a safer world by preventing fire and rescue emergencies. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce. By joining us, you will be a key player in enhancing the services we provide across beautiful Devon and Somerset.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Project Manager, you will support the Programme Manager with strategic developments and tactical deployment in relation to projects.

Through the application of project management skills, this position will be responsible for a number of project deliverables and their associated compliance to time, quality and cost, maintaining a good overview of each project activity, identifying, raising, and resolving issues encountered to ensure the effective delivery of the programme.

You will be personally responsible for establishing an appropriate project team and ensuring that the skills available are continuously monitored to meet the planned stages of the project and / or supplemented by additional resources.

In liaison with Corporate Communications, you will be responsible for producing and the delivery of the communication to stakeholders, ensuring that Devon and Somerset employees and stakeholders at all levels are informed about the scope, impact and progress of the projects.

Qualifications

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual, with excellent organisational and project management skills with a proven ability to prioritise, plan and delegate resources to best achieve teams’ objectives. This is a unique opportunity to take up a key role within a challenging and fast paced environment. You will be able to help others develop and opportunities for your own CPD are available.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while contributing to the safety of our communities, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create a safer world and become an integral part of our outstanding team.

Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 18 January 2025

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the hiring manager Robyn Edwards via [e-mail]