Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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.

Job reference: VAC
000413

Location:

Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
+ Travel

Salary: £44,564 - £45,678 per annum

Hours:

Full time, 37-hour week

Contract:

Permanent

Package:
Local Government Pension Scheme | Good annual leave entitlement | Employee benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite gym facilities

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.

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

• 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

• 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

You will need to travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and ad hoc travel outside of the county.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 30th January 2026

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

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 our HR Team.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.

If you are in receipt of a Firefighters 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.