Project Manager

Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires - it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration. We’re looking for a Project Manager.  This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters.  If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you. 

Salary: £44,117 - £47,774 per annum 

Hours: 37 Hours per week 

Contract: Two year, fixed term

Location: Huntingdon 

 

Why choose CFRS? 

At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development. 

A Service that values you: 
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS 
88% are proud to work for CFRS 
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work 

A culture that inspires and motivates: 
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time 
83% feel motivated to give their best every day 
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer 

Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way. 

A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel. 

 

About the role 

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our team and help drive the successful delivery of major projects that make a real difference to our service and the communities we serve. 

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, making sure they’re delivered on time, within budget, and meet the agreed outcomes. You’ll be part of a wider pool of project expertise, working alongside colleagues across the organisation to help deliver real improvements. 

You’ll work closely with project sponsors, team members, and stakeholders to keep things on track, solve problems as they arise, and make sure everyone’s clear on what needs to happen and when. You’ll also support and guide project teams, help build project management skills across the organisation, and ensure strong communication throughout. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community. 

 

About you:   

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but the ideal person will have: 

• Prince 2: Practitioner  

• Understanding of project management techniques and project governance  

• Experience of working in a Project management environment  

• Demonstratable understanding of project management documentation, including options appraisal, risk and issue management and stakeholder and communication management.  

• Experience of budget control using effective monitoring and reporting methods  

• Ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop others in a project management team environment and in the wider service.  

• Ability to communicate complex information both orally and in writing in a clear, concise and articulate way to a wide range of audiences, with due regard for confidentiality at all times  

• Ability to engage, interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of Partner agencies and third party suppliers, including delivery of presentations up to and including Chief Executive level.  

• Ability to create and manage accurate and appropriate project management documents to include Project Briefs, Business cases, options appraisals, Schedules, Risk, issues and learning logs.  

• Ability to fully exploit the potential of MS 365 Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams  

• High degree of self-motivation.  

• Flexible, proactive and innovative approach to work and the ability to run and manage multiple tasks.  

 

Working life at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

You don't have to wear a firefighter's uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of build a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community. We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by: 

• Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do. 

• We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. 

• We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service. 

• We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause. 

 

About the rewards and benefits we offer

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to Health Cash Plan 

• A competitive pension scheme 

• Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events 

• Access to Health Shield Perks discounts 

• Family friendly policies – including flexible working 

• Hybrid working 

• Great learning and development opportunities 

• 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service 

• Parking (site specific) 

 

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please read the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI FORM and send your CV and Covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the person specification in the Recruitment Pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk.

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered. 

We have the right to close this advert at any time.