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Do you have experience as a Project Manager and are results-driven? We are looking for someone who can help us manage and deliver projects that align with our strategic aims and objectives.

Project Manager
Reference: VAC(phone number removed)
Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary: £43,182 - £44,262 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time. 37 hours per week
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, Good annual leave entitlement, Laptop, Mobile phone, Employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Onsite gym facilities
Job category/type: Support Services

About us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the role

You will be responsible for:

* Managing and delivering multiple concurrent projects from inception through to delivery, and handover to BAU (business as usual)

* Using change management processes to proactively manage project scope variations

* Identifying potential crises and devise corrective plans to ensure projects remain on track and in line with Service needs

* Building strong delivery teams, motivating, influencing and supervising project team members and suppliers

About you

You will have:

* Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

* Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively

* Detail orientated and proficient analytical skills

* Experience using project management software and tools

Qualifications and experience required

* Relevant and appropriate project management qualification e.g. PMP, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management experience

* In-depth project Management experience of managing multiple IT and Business projects simultaneously with a proven track record of bringing projects to successful completion on time and within budget

Application closing date: 19/01/2025

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department.

Abatement & Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

No agencies please