Project Manager – Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Job reference REQ000324

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to help us manage and deliver projects that align with our strategic aims and objectives.

You will report to the Programme and Project Management Office (PMO) Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the corporate portfolio. In this role, you will be assigned multiple concurrent projects, which may involve implementing new systems, technology, and/or business process changes. All assigned projects must be delivered within set tolerances for time, budget, and quality.

You will have:

• In-depth project Management experience of managing multiple IT and Business projects simultaneously with a proven track record of bringing projects to successful completion on time and within budget.
• A recognised Project Management qualification e.g. Prince II Practitioner Level, Agile PM etc. or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication and active listening skills with the ability to liaise with, influence, negotiate and manage a variety of stakeholders, including senior management, suppliers and other departments.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively, managing shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Strong planning, tracking and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Competent use of project management and planning tools, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

For more details about the key responsibilities and essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The selection process will take place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December 2024.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Petia Asparouhova Petia.Asparouhova@bedsfire.gov.uk

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.