Thames Valley Fire Control Service - Project Manager

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Emergency Services Organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the transformation of crucial technology systems. The role demands more than 5 years of project management experience, primarily focusing on delivering complex projects in a blue light service context. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing project delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment with expectations. Strong communication and project management qualifications are essential. The position is located in Reading, England.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' project management experience in technical and business projects.
• Experience in delivering complex projects in a blue light service.
• Hands-on experience with various Project Management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan the end-to-end project delivery.
• Deliver a robust command and control technology solution.
• Track, monitor and report project progress.

Skills

Professional Project Management qualifications, e.g. Prince2, AgilePM, APM

Strong stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication skills

Core project management skills

Job description

Location

Onsite at Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading, with travel to other Thames Valley sites and other Services as required.

About the Service

As a blue light service dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community, we are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead the delivery of a business-critical system replacement. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations and contribute to the enhancement of our service delivery.

Role Overview

Supporting Royal Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Services, Thames Valley Fire Control has been operationally live since 2015. The technology currently used to mobilise fire and rescue resources will be refreshed and the appointed Project Manager will lead this project through to successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan the end-to-end project delivery.
• Deliver a robust command and control technology solution, effectively manage key stakeholder relationships, to ensure the project delivers, aligned to expectations.
• Track, monitor and report project progress.
• Track and monitor targeted benefits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional Project Management qualifications, e.g. Prince2, AgilePM, APM.
• 5+ years' project management experience, delivering technical and business projects.
• Experience delivering complex projects, preferably in a blue light service.
• Hands on experience of working with a variety of Project Management methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Core project management skills, including planning, project tracking, reporting, as well as budget, risk, issue and benefit management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.

Application and Selection Process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process. Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equal Opportunities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

Contact

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Amanda Gavin at (url removed) or by phone (phone number removed) for an informal discussion.

Eligibility

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.