Do you have experience as a Project Manager and are results-driven?
Our client is looking for someone who can help them manage and deliver projects that align with their strategic aims and objectives.
Project Manager
Job reference: VAC000413
Location: Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 + Travel
Salary: £44,564 - £45,678 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37-hour week
Contract: Permanent
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good annual leave entitlement | Employee benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite gym facilities |
About The Organisation:
Our client is a Fire & Rescue Service that 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. They employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. The Service is a diverse, welcoming community so will you join them?
The Service is only as good as its people. When their employees are engaged and supported, the Service thrives. This is why they support flexible and hybrid working.
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 devise 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 orientated 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 project management experience
* 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.
Application closing date: Friday 30th January 2026
Interested?
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The Service is 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 adaptions or adjustments, they can make to help you in your application, or with the recruitment process, this can be arranged.
Everyone who works with this employer is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, you will be able to contact the employer's HR department..
Abatement and Protected Pension:
If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with the Service you are required to notify the employer's Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
No agencies please.