Project Manager (PMO / Portfolio Delivery)
Grade 9 – £39,152 per annum
37 hours per week
23-month Fixed-Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of projects through our newly established Portfolio Management Office (PMO). This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how change is delivered across the organisation, supporting our vision of Making Shropshire Safer and the priorities set out in our Community Risk Management Plan.
What Will You Be Doing?
Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will lead a range of projects that support service improvement, transformation, and organisational priorities. Working with project sponsors and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered effectively from initiation through to completion.
You will also help develop the Service’s PMO by embedding consistent project management practices, governance, and reporting processes, while using project portfolio management systems to improve project information and support informed decision-making.
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for candidates with proven project management experience within a complex organisation. You will have strong planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver successful outcomes.
Applicants should hold a recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or APM, and have experience using project management systems and reporting tools. Experience of supporting organisational change or service improvement projects would be advantageous.
What We Offer
The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, with free on-site parking.
The role also includes the following benefits:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme
• Paycare Health Benefits
• Occupational Health Services
• Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)
📌 Please note: Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.
Closing date for applications: 07 August 2026
For an informal chat about the role, contact Alison Smith, Portfolio Manager by e-mail alison.smith@shropshirefire.gov.uk or by telephone to 01743 260200.
For the full job description and to apply, visit: WM Jobs
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at work. We want to reflect the communities we service and therefore we positively welcome applicants from disabled people and minority groups who are under-represented in our Service.