Programme Manager

Are you ready to lead transformational change and deliver impactful projects that shape the future of our Fire & Rescue Service?

Programme Manager
Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary: £50,631 £51,914 Per Annum
Package: Permanent Contract Full-Time 37-Hour Week Local Government Pension Scheme Good Annual Leave Entitlement Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite Gym
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Support Services

About Us:

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.

About the Role:

We re looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to join our team. This is a pivotal role where you ll manage the successful delivery of strategic projects from introducing new systems to building a new training facility. All of which support our organisational goals, drive innovation, and improve services for our communities.

What you ll be doing:

• Leading complex programmes from inception to delivery, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and aligned with our strategic priorities.
• Supporting managers with expert project advice, templates, and facilitated workshops.
• Driving business change and benefits realisation.

About You:

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• A qualified project/programme manager (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM). Proven experience delivering large-scale projects.
• A full, valid UK driving licence

Anything Else you Need to Know:

You will be based at our Headquarters in Aylesbury but will be required to travel across the county.

Closing Date: 16th November 2025

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

Anything Else You Need to Know

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

If are in receipt of a Firefighter s pension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

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 you have any queries or concerns or if there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us.

No agencies please.