JOIN CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AS A PROJECT MANAGER
£44,117 - £47,774 per annum
37 Hours per week
Fixed Term for Two Years
Huntingdon
Take your career further with a Service that puts people first.
Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn't just about fighting fires - it's about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration. We're looking for a Project Manager. This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you.
Why Choose CFRS?
At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development.
A Service that values you:
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS
88% are proud to work for CFRS
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work
A culture that inspires and motivates:
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years' time
83% feel motivated to give their best every day
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer
Opportunities for growth – whether it's learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.
A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.
About The Role
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our team and help drive the successful delivery of major projects that make a real difference to our service and the communities we serve.
This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, making sure they're delivered on time, within budget, and meet the agreed outcomes. You'll be part of a wider pool of project expertise, working alongside colleagues across the organisation to help deliver real improvements.
You'll work closely with project sponsors, team members, and stakeholders to keep things on track, solve problems as they arise, and make sure everyone's clear on what needs to happen and when. You'll also support and guide project teams, help build project management skills across the organisation, and ensure strong communication throughout.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community.
About You:
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but the ideal person will have:
* Prince 2: Practitioner
* Understanding of project management techniques and project governance
* Experience of working in a Project management environment
* Demonstratable understanding of project management documentation, including options appraisal, risk and issue management and stakeholder and communication management.
* Experience of budget control using effective monitoring and reporting methods
* Ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop others in a project management team environment and in the wider service.
* Ability to communicate complex information both orally and in writing in a clear, concise and articulate way to a wide range of audiences, with due regard for confidentiality at all times
* Ability to engage, interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of Partner agencies and third party suppliers, including delivery of presentations up to and including Chief Executive level.
* Ability to create and manage accurate and appropriate project management documents to include Project Briefs, Business cases, options appraisals, Schedules, Risk, issues and learning logs.
* Ability to fully exploit the potential of MS 365 Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
* High degree of self-motivation.
* Flexible, proactive and innovative approach to work and the ability to run and manage multiple tasks.
WORKING LIFE AT CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE:
You don't have to wear a firefighter's uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of build a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community. We're a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by:
* Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do.
* We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
* We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.
* We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause.
ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER:
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Health Cash Plan
* A competitive pension scheme
* Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events
* Access to Health Shield Perks discounts
* Family friendly policies – including flexible working
* Hybrid working
* Great learning and development opportunities
* 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
* Parking (site specific)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this opportunity submit your CV and Covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the 'About You' section of this advert).
*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.
We have the right to close this advert at any time
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £44,117.00-£47,774.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a full, current driving licence? (Reasonable adjustment will be made for disabled candidates within the requirements of the Equality Act. However, it is essential that the successful candidate can travel to any part of the county in addition to their contractual base, on a weekly basis).
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huntingdon PE29 2NA