Project Manager (FTC)
Job description
Project Manager
Grade 7: £44,075 - £48,226
Full time: 37 hours (Monday – Friday)
Fixed Term – 12 Months
Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP
Are you ready to lead transformative projects that will shape the future of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service? We are looking for a project manager to deliver high-impact initiatives that support our Annual Delivery Plan and out ambition to be an outstanding Service. You’ll act as a change agent, driving organisational development and enabling innovation across the Service. This is a dynamic role where you’ll collaborate with stakeholders, influence strategic decisions and ensure successful transitions from projects to business as usual.
You’ll be empowered to lead with purpose, inspire teams and make a real difference to the communities of Nottinghamshire. If you’re passionate about change, leadership and delivering helping to deliver innovation within NFRS – this is an opportunity for you to thrive. Apply below!
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the full lifecycle of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, quality and budget.
2. Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project requirements, scope and objectives.
3. Manage risks and provide accurate reporting and financial oversight.
4. Produce essential project documentation and communicate progress to the organisation.
5. Facilitate and manage change to ensure smooth transition to business as usual.
6. Coach and mentor Project Support Officers, promoting their continuous development.
Experience/Qualification
7. Experience, and a track record, of managing projects in various sectors.
8. Hold a relevant project management qualification and a degree (or equivalent).
9. GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
10. Proficient and skilled in project governance and change management.
11. Understanding of project management methodologies.
12. Proven leader with the ability to motivate and develop individuals.
13. Ability to use tact and diplomacy with stakeholders at various levels.
14. Hold a driving licence (adjustments will be discussed with disabled applicants if required).
Why NFRS?
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
18. Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.