Job Details:
Salary Range: £41,771 - £44,075 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Do you have experience delivering complex ICT projects and leading change that really makes a difference?
The Role:
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) are looking for a Senior ICT Project Manager to lead and deliver high‑impact digital projects, bringing people and technology together to support front‑line emergency services. You’ll manage projects end‑to‑end, provide senior advice to stakeholders, mentor developing project managers, and help shape the future of ICT delivery at HIWFRS.
What you’ll do:
1. Lead complex ICT projects & programmes
2. Apply PRINCE2 / Agile methods
3. Work with senior stakeholders across the Service
4. Line manage and develop project management talent
5. Deliver real benefits for a public‑facing organisation
Who we’re looking for:
6. If you’re a confident and experienced project leader who thrives in a collaborative, values‑driven environment and wants work that genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us:
7. Meaningful work supporting emergency services and public safety
8. Supportive team with opportunities to develop project management skills
9. Flexible and hybrid working options
10. A chance to contribute to real organisational change
If you’re looking to grow your project management experience while supporting vital public services, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information:
Senior ICT Project Manager
HIWFRS Values:
11. Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
12. Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
13. Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
14. 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:
Sian Burton, ICT Business Partner on
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