Join Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Project Manager and lead transformative projects that protect and serve our communities.

Project Manager
Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Fixed Term Contract of 12 months
Grade 7: £44,075 - £48,226

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

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 innovation within NFRS, this is an opportunity for you to thrive. Apply below!

Key Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, quality and budget
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project requirements, scope and objectives
Manage risks and provide accurate reporting and financial oversight
Produce essential project documentation and communicate progress to the organisation
Facilitate and manage change to ensure a smooth transition to business as usual
Coach and mentor Project Support Officers, promoting their continuous

Experience/Qualification

Experience and a track record of managing projects in various sectors
Hold a relevant project management qualification and a degree (or equivalent)
GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Proficient and skilled in project governance and change management
Understanding of project management methodologies
Proven leader with the ability to motivate and develop individuals
Ability to use tact and diplomacy with stakeholders at various levels
Hold a driving licence (adjustments will be discussed with disabled applicants if required)

Why NFRS?

Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy, which allows our employees to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility
Flexibility – We are family-friendly and are open to considering different working patterns that help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part-time working
Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme
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
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
Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities, which will help you advance your career

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date: 12th October 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing 10th November 2025

Other suitable skills and experience include Project Coordinator, Programme Manager, Change Manager, Transformation Manager, Business Change Project Manager, Senior Project Officer, Implementation Manager, PMO Lead, Delivery Manager, ICT Project Manager