The Role
Post: Finance and Procurement Solution Project Manager
Salary: £52,242.00 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242.00 - £67,836.00 per annum
Contract type: 2 year Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time Hybrid
Application closing date: Tuesday 5th September 2023 at 16:00 GMT
An opportunity has arisen in London's fire and rescue service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. Employing over 6,000 staff across operational and support functions in over 100 locations in Greater London, including the Headquarters at Southwark. We are here to make London a safer city
Are you interested in helping one of the largest fire and rescue services modernise and improve our services?
We are looking for a project manager to lead us through the replacement of our Finance and Procurement software systems. The successful candidate will have recent experience in this field and will be a confident self-starter who can work with key stakeholders to implement a new solution that meets the needs of London Fire today. This post will be working in the London fire ICT department
In order to apply for this role, the candidate must have the following experience:
• Experience of delivering replacement Finance and Procurement IT solutions into medium to large organisations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience
• Be confident working both independently and within a team
• Demonstrate strong organisation and project management skills with a certification in PRINCE2 practitioner or equivalent.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with colleagues across all levels both internally and externally.
Whilst this post is for two year fixed term, there is the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place Mid September . Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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