An opportunity has arisen within this Fire Services's Facilities & Estates Team for a Project and Programme Manager based at company headquarters in Sheffield.
Project and Programme Manager
Location: Headquarters, Sheffield
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week (Flexi Time)
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary: Grade 9 (£41,418 - £44,428) *pay reward pending*
The overall purpose of the role will be to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all property related programmes and individual projects via government frameworks. You will produce planning and project documentation from initial business cases through to project delivery and handover, evaluating and ensuring value for money is achieved via the framework agreements.
To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of managing the performance, risk and contracts in a public sector or similar fast-paced and challenging environment. You will also have experience of managing key performance indicators both internally and against contracts let to external providers, including challenging non-performance.
You will need to be educated to degree or HND level or equivalent significant experience in a relevant field. You will also need to have membership of an accredited industry body, such as CIBSE, RICS, or equivalent and possess the Project Management (MAPM).
The key duties will include implementing the best use of project and programme management disciplines in the management of the building assets, properties, and estate functions - acting as Project Management Office by maintaining processes and procedures in accordance with Best Project Management Practice.
You will be required to identify the most effective and cost-efficient delivery routes for building and building services project delivery, implementing and managing tender documentation from scoping and project initiation through to completion via external framework providers. You will also ensure that scope, cost, quality and timescales are achieved across all projects.
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. The service offers 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years' service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. The service also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join a Local Government Pension Scheme.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 25 October 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 28 October 2024.
Interested?
To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.
The service is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. They warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within the workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, the service will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. They believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and they are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake 'regulated activity' which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
The service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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