ICT Programme Manager (FTC)
Job description
ICT Programme Manager
Grade 8: £51,356 - £55,566
37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Fixed Term: 24 months
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham.
Do you have what it takes to lead on key ICT projects for an emergency service? We might be the perfect match!
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced ICT Programme Manager to take charge of the ICT project portfolio, helping us to deliver safer and more efficient ICT resources to protect the communities of Nottinghamshire.
This is a key role in our ICT team which will give the post holder the responsibility of managing the ICT project portfolio, championing ICT interests on projects across NFRS and being the subject matter expert to ensure all ICT requirements are met on each project. This post is positioned within the ICT management team, giving the post holder the opportunity to work with other subject matter experts to plan, manage and continuously improve the ICT service at NFRS.
If you have the passion to put your skills towards the goal of making our communities safer then we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead on the delivery of ICT projects, and support non-ICT projects, to ensure they align with the Service’s digital strategy.
2. Provide leadership to project teams, ensuring high quality and successful outcomes.
3. Oversee governance, security and compliance and work to identify and mitigate risks.
4. Work with the ICT management team in the development of the NFRS IT service.
5. The role will also include the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and knowledge, allowing them to undertake the following responsibilities: Act as the principle technical expert on emergency service’s specific technology including Firelink and ESN (Emergency Services Network). Take on the role of Operational Communications Tactical Advisor, providing operational and tactical advice and guidance on all aspects of the use of Airwave and mobile communications.
Experience/Qualification
6. Hold a degree (or have equivalent experience) and a PRINCE2 foundation certification in Project Management (or hold equivalent knowledge and experience).
7. Experience managing budgets (£1m+) and small to large scale ICT projects within a medium, multi-site, organisation.
8. Confidence in leading and motivating teams, with the ability to influence and engage others at all levels.
9. Experienced in compiling and presenting a successful business case and associated documentation.
10. Awareness of risk management in complex programme and project delivery.
11. Familiarity with relevant legislation such as UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
12. Hold a driving license and have the ability to travel when required (reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate disabled candidates).
Why NFRS?
13. Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
14. Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
15. Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
16. Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
17. Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
18. Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
19. Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.