Project Support Officer Maternity Cover

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue have an exciting opportunity for a Project Support Officer (Maternity Cover) to join the team.

Location: Ripley, Derbyshire

Salary: £26,421 to £31,364 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (until approximately May 2025 to cover maternity leave)

Hours: 37 hours per week (agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate)

Project Support Officer (Maternity Cover) - The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team in the role of Project Support Officer.

The postholder will report directly to the Station Manager, Strategy & Improvement, and will support the Service by taking responsibility for all phases of a project's lifecycle, including the governance arrangements for the many varied DFRS projects and programmes of work.

There may be occasions when the post holder will be required to travel to other locations as part of the role, a pool car will be provided for this purpose.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally be required to work flexibly and occasionally outside office hours for which prior notice will be given.

Project Support Officer (Maternity Cover) - Key Responsibilities:

You will be required to provide a high quality, efficient, timely and focused professional administrative service to the wider Service, which will include (but not be limited to):

- The facilitation of project engagement and communication activities across DFRS and key stakeholders

- The monitoring and reporting of the progress of all projects and programs of work against agreed timescales whilst ensuring appropriate quality standards are maintained

- Ensuring the evaluation of all projects and initiatives are completed and reported to DFRS Programme Board in a timely manner

Project Support Officer (Maternity Cover) - You:

- The postholder will have administrative experience and be an experienced and competent user of MS Office (such as Word, Excel, etc.)

- The ability to process and interrogate computerised systems and maintain project plans and risk registers is an essential requirement of the post

- You will also need to have the necessary qualifications, skills and attributes to deal with project related enquiries, ensuring these are captured, escalated, and monitored

Project Support Officer (Maternity Cover) - Benefits:

- Flexible working hours

- Family friendly policies

- Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service

- Free, secure on-site car parking

- Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations

- Employee discount scheme (Boost)

- Employee support networks

- Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)

- Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

- Salary sacrifice AVCs offering highly beneficial tax advantages

- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

- Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme, as a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 3rd March 2024. Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 11th March 2024.

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