Job Details:
Salary Range: GBP 26,824 : GBP 28,142 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week:37
Contract Type: Temporary (2 years)
Closing Date: 10 June 2026
Interview Date: 22 June 2026 (Assessment Day)
The Role:
Are you looking for an exciting career within the public sector? Do you have what it takes to bring fresh ideas and a diverse culture to positively impact a progressive organisation? Are you looking for a varied role that will offer you experience in multiple areas of the business to support with your all:round development? If so, this role is for you
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) Corporate Services Directorate have an exciting opportunity for 2 individuals to join the service on a 2 year apprenticeship programme. HIWFRS is a fantastic place to work. The service provides a friendly and welcoming environment, developing people and helping them to reach their goals.
The Corporate Services Directorate enables the organisation in its public duties by providing the infrastructure which supports activities and ensures the organisation complies with statutory responsibilities. We have recognised the need to invest in our future leaders, who can bring a blend of academic knowledge and innovative thinking to the organisation.
There are five departments within the Directorate, and the successful candidates will get the opportunity to work in all of them. These are:
:Property and Facilities
:ICT
:Corporate Governance and Support
:Operational Assets
:Performance and Evaluation
The post holder will complete a two:year Associate Project Management apprenticeship that aligns closely with the daily duties for each department, whilst providing a recognised certificate of qualification. Our goal is to give the apprentice a practical understanding of the organisation and supplement with formal training.
Additional Information:
Associate Project Management Apprenticeship Job Description and Person Specification
HIWFRS Values:
:Reaching Further : Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
:Showing Respect : Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
:Supporting Others : Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
:Everyone Playing Their Part : Recognising the contribution we all make.
Vetting Requirements:
This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Arron Hedges, Head of Property and Facilities on or Katy Pittman, Business Support Manager on and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer : committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.