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* Job Title: Project Support Officer
* Job Location: Tri Centre Fire Service HQ
* Salary: £36,124 - £39,513 per annum
* Hours per Week: 37.00
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Closing Date: 01/07/2025
* Job Requisition Number: 10588
* This post is not open to job share
Are you passionate about delivering impactful projects that make a real difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue, we’re looking for a Project Support Officer to join our Logistics and Resources team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering projects that support the wider Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GRFS), ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
About The Role
As a Project Support Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing a range of projects from initiation through to delivery. You’ll work closely with senior managers, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure that each project meets its objectives and delivers real benefits to the community.
You’ll Be Expected To
* Develop and manage detailed project plans and business cases
* Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
* Monitor progress and produce clear, concise reports
* Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023
* Keep up to date with relevant legislation and service developments
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
* A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
* Skilled in project management tools and techniques
* Able to influence and engage stakeholders effectively
* Organised and able to manage competing priorities
You’ll Also Need
* Experience managing complex projects
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* A good understanding of local government and public sector operations
* NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience
* A formal project management qualification (desirable)
About Us
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Flexible working arrangements
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* A range of employee benefits including staff discounts and wellbeing support
* Safe, supportive and positive working environment
* Regular formal and informal support
* Training and development opportunities
* Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
How To Apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nikki Humphries - nikki.humphries@glosfire.gov.uk
Interview Date - 8th July 2025.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Project Support Officer - Job Profile
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
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