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Job Introduction

The starting salary for this role is £36,989 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

We currently have an opportunity to play a full and active role in supporting the delivery of the Surrey Fire & Rescue Change Programme.

We employ hundreds of members of staff including firefighters, 999 call operators, trainers, mechanics, business support and supply colleagues. Our staff work from 25 fire stations, as well as our Headquarters site in Reigate.

The Junior Project Manager will work with colleagues across the entirety of the Service to design, deliver, monitor and report on the various change projects being implemented across the Service.

The role holder will be part of the SFRS Change Team which consists of a number of project professionals that provide a supportive and encouraging environment from which to work within. The role will be responsible for reporting on all projects within their remit and will have the opportunity to present project progress to the rest of the team and, at times, members of the Service Leadership Team. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to engage with stakeholders from every side of SFRS.

You must have a good knowledge and understanding of how projects and change management are delivered effectively.

Stakeholder management experience is key to the role and, at times, you may be expected to report to and present required information to Programme Boards, strategic level / senior managers and external agencies or customers as necessary.

To be considered for interview, your application will clearly evidence:

• Experience of project management or working within project teams.
• An ability to communicate with stakeholders of varying levels.
• An ability to prioritise when necessary and manage multiple workstreams.

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Additional Information

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/05/2023.

Interviews will take place week commencing 08/05/2023.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion please contact Lizzie Lacey by e-mail at [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Benefits

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.