Project Manager (1)

Are you passionate about delivering meaningful change? We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver major transformation projects that make a real impact. Working with senior stakeholders, project teams and partners, you'll drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve their intended benefits. 

Salary: £44,117 - £47,774 pa (dependent on experience) 

Hours: 37 hours per week  

Contract: Fixed Term Contract 

Location: Service Headquarters, Huntingdon 

Hybrid Working - we offer a flexible, agile, hybrid working pattern where you can work from home, as well as from Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service and other locations around Cambridgeshire.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the successful delivery of complex projects using recognised project management methodologies and corporate standards. 

• Managing project plans, risks, resources, budgets and performance to ensure key milestones are achieved. 

• Working closely with Project Sponsors and Boards to deliver agreed outcomes, benefits and strategic objectives. 

• Providing leadership, support and direction to project teams, ensuring the right skills and expertise are in place. 

• Monitoring and reporting project progress, finances and governance requirements to stakeholders. 

• Building strong relationships and maintaining effective communication with internal and external partners. 

• Supporting the development of project management capability across the organisation through coaching, guidance and knowledge sharing. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering projects that drive innovation, improve services and create lasting organisational impact. 

About You 

You’ll be a proactive and delivery-focused Project Manager who thrives on: 

• Leading transformation projects that combine technology, process, and people change 

• Working in complex environments with multiple stakeholders 

• Turning ambiguity into clear, structured delivery plans 

• Creating lasting impact and deliver continuous improvement 

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

• Understanding of project management techniques and project governance 

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

• Understanding of Change management tools and techniques. 

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

• Ability to supervise and co-ordinate projects, workstreams, working groups, task and finish groups and individuals 

• Ability to delegate work to others, setting clear performance expectations and measuring of outputs/outcomes 

• 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. 

• Proven experience of scoping and planning projects. 

 

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. 

 

When You Join CFRS, You’ll Benefit From: 

• Career progression & specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow. 

• Health & wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career. 

• A culture of inclusion & belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.  

• As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team. 

Additional Rewards & Benefits: 

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service 

• Competitive pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working 

• Hybrid working options 

• Free on-site parking (site-specific) 

• Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events 

 

Make the move. Make a difference. Join CFRS today:  

To apply for this opportunity please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk   

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

Closing Date: 12noon 23rd September 2026