Transformation Programme Manager (2 years FTC)

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Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service is seeking a Transformation Programme Manager for a 2-year fixed-term contract. The role involves leading strategic change initiatives, developing portfolio management, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience in change management and project delivery, particularly with a PRINCE2 qualification. The position is full-time, based primarily at the Service Headquarters with some remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in change management, especially in complex projects.
• A PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification, or equivalent delivery experience.
• A transformational approach in alignment with the NFCC Core Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a portfolio management office.
• Manage key programmes of improvement.
• Lead governance meetings for robust oversight of plans.
• Collaborate with departments and stakeholders across the service.

Skills

Change management

Process improvement

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

Transformation Programme Manager (2 years FTC)

Employer: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Location: CF72 8LX

Pay: £42,839 to £44,075 per year

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 17/01/2026

About this job

Please apply by: 15th January 2026, midday. Shortlisting is anticipated to take place: w/c 19th January 2026. Interviews are anticipated to take place: w/c 26th January 2026. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is offering two fixed‑term contract positions for Transformation Programme Managers.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Change and Transformation, these roles will support and drive strategic change and improvement within the service.

The positions are based at the Service Headquarters in Llantrisant, with some flexibility for remote working, and require visible leadership across the service.

The Transformation Programme Managers will help to develop and shape a new portfolio management function and will work with other programme managers, project executives, and other stakeholders to ensure key priorities and improvements are delivered.

They will play a key role in overseeing actions, governance, and implementing the recommendations from the Culture Review Report, as well as the activities outlined in the Commissioners' Terms of Reference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of a portfolio management office.
• Managing key programmes of improvement.
• Leading governance meetings for robust oversight of plans.
• Collaborating with departments and stakeholders across the service.

Applicants should have:

• Experience in change management, especially in complex projects involving process, people, and technology changes.
• A PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification, or equivalent project delivery experience.
• A transformational approach and alignment with the NFCC Core Code of Ethics.

The ideal candidate will be:

• An enthusiastic and positive leader, able to engage and inspire staff across the service.
• Proactive, independent, adaptable, and committed to personal and team development.

Details

• Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Grade: 13
• Hours of Work: 37
• Directorate: Strategic Change and Transformation
• Job Ref: 505724