Project Manager

Overview

Do you have experience as a Project Manager and are results driven? We are looking for someone who can help us manage and deliver projects that align with our strategic aims and objectives.

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us? Find out more about us and our values at

About the Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and delivering multiple concurrent projects from inception through to delivery, and handover to BAU (business as usual)
• Using change management processes to proactively manage project scope variations
• Identifying potential crises and devising corrective plans to ensure projects remain on track and in line with Service needs
• Building strong delivery teams, motivating, influencing and supervising project team members and suppliers

About You

You will have:

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Detail oriented and proficient analytical skills
• Experience using project management software and tools

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Relevant and appropriate project management qualification e.g. PMP, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• 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

Anything Else you Need to Know

You will need to travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and ad hoc travel outside of the county.

How to Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e mail or telephone.

Additional Requirements

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact .

Abatement and Protected Pension: If you are in receipt of a Firefighter's pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.