Job Details:
Salary Range: GBP 32,061 : GBP 33,699 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date: 6 April2026
Join Our Team as Planning and Change Officer
Are you ready to contribute to the Services Planning and Change Management processes ensuring critical business activities are achieved according to timelines and expectations. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) are looking for an organised, proactive, methodical individual who has an interest in assurance and has excellent communication skills.
In this new role, youll be key to facilitating the Service's annual planning cycle by working closely with stakeholders and monitoring the progress of change activity and impact assessments through data analysis and insights. You'll be part of a dynamic team of assurance experts and will contribute to the wider assurance programme, by building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and adding value to the process.
What Were Looking For:
:Ideally, experience of working in a quality assurance (or similar) / project management role
:A keen eye for detail and an inquisitive approach
:Excellent communication skills
:Highly organised and motivated individual
:Able to interpret and analyse data and report findings to Senior Managers
:Flexibility to work across other areas within the assurance team
:Ability to work independently, prioritising workload whilst still contributing to the wider assurance team
HIWFRS Benefits Include:
:Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
:Generous holiday entitlement
:Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
:Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes
:Discounts for emergency services workers at many retailers including Blue Light Card
:On:site Gym available
:Modern office spaces to work from
:On:site parking
:Family:friendly leave entitlements
Additional Information:
Planning and Change Officer Job Description and Person Specification
HIWFRS Values:
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: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 post is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Becky Leigh, Head of Corporate Governance and Support on or Terri Burns, Planning, Change and Assurance 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.