Job Details:
Salary Range: £32,061 - £33,699 per annum
Work Location: HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 June 2026
Are you ready to contribute to the Service's Planning and Change Management processes, ensuring critical business activities are achieved according to timelines and expectations? Are you looking for a varied and interesting role where you can use your excellent organisational, analytical and methodical skills and experience? If so, this role is for you!
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) are looking for an organised, proactive, individual who has an interest in assurance and has excellent communication skills. HIWFRS is a fantastic place to work. The service provides a friendly and welcoming environment, developing people and helping them to reach their goals.
In this new role, you will 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 We're Looking For:
1. Experience of working in a quality assurance (or similar) / project management role
2. Inquisitive approach and a good eye for detail
3. Confidence and excellent communication skills
4. A highly organised and motivated individual
5. Skilled in interpreting and analysing data and able to report findings to Senior Managers
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, using initiative, creativity and a proactive approach to drive high standards
7. Ability to prioritise workload and contribute to the wider assurance team and adopt a flexible approach
Benefits:
8. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
9. Generous holiday entitlement
10. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
11. Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes
12. Discounts for emergency services workers at many retailers including Blue Light Card
13. Modern office spaces to work from
14. Family-friendly leave entitlements
Additional Information:
Planning and Change Officer
HIWFRS Values:
15. Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
16. Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
17. Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
18. 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
Hampshire 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.
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