Job title: Digital Transformation Manager (maternity cover 12 month fixed-term contract)
Grade: H
Salary: £48,710 per annum (rising by annual increments to £51,802 per annum)
More information on salaries and progression can be found on our page.
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week
Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at our Headquarters, Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 2 days a week for key activities and meetings
Appointment Type:Temporary maternity cover 12 month fixed-term contract or until return of substantive postholder
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact please contact Vikki Shearing, Head of Corporate Support on 07880712319 or
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 July 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday 15 July 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.
This is an exciting position for an experienced digital change management professional to lead our approach to Digital Transformation. The role will influence and direct the future digital requirements to ensure we are efficient and forward thinking.
You will work with teams across the Service to ensure the successful implementation of change projects, ranging from the implementation of new critical software systems to business process improvements, either from in house development or external software procurement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldnt do it.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.