Technical Project Manager - Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Technical Project Manager - Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for a Technical Project Manager to join our Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This position is available on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2029, working full-time (37 hours per week) and offers a competitive salary of £48,226-£51,536 (gross) per annum.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on the delivery of our Emergency Services Network (ESN) project to agreed time, cost and quality standards.
• Managing project governance, reporting risk, and financial control.
• Influencing key stakeholders and Project Boards
• Coordinating internal teams and third-party suppliers
• Ensuring solutions align with organisational strategy and statutory obligations
• Overseeing communications and change management to support successful transition into business as usual.

This is a role requiring strong leadership, technical insight, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

How to apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career while contributing to the safety of our communities, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create a safer world and become an integral part of our outstanding team.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact David Lewis - ICT Service Delivery Manager via .

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Technical Project Manager please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply:

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document detailing how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.

• Excellent working knowledge of project management methodologies e.g. Prince 2 and qualified to Prince 2 Practitioner/Professional level.
• Proven extensive experience of technical project management
• Experience of working in complex partnerships and with a range of stakeholders who may have competing needs
• Significant exposure to projects where new or novel technologies have been implemented.
• Experience of Managing transition from project delivery into operational use
• Self-motivated with keen drive to achieve successful outcomes

To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document "Essential Criteria for my Technical Project Manager Application" for you to download and complete with your evidence for the above criteria. You can then upload this document where requested when completing your application.

Please note the evidence that you upload to your application should not exceed 2000 words in total (excluding titles).

Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.