The Role
Post: Transformation Programme Manager
Salary: £69,405 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £69,405 - £86,208 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 30 August 2024
The London Fire Brigade's Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) sets out our strategy and response to risk in London. To deliver on this plan, a Portfolio Management function has been put in place to resource Project, Programme and Change Managers, who together will support and enable the delivery of our commitments as articulated in the CRMP.
Programme Managers are deployed onto specific Transformation Programmes to deliver on these commitments. They work directly with the Senior Responsible Owners and Programme Directors for the Programmes to co-ordinate the delivery of numerous, cross-cutting projects and initiatives, monitoring and managing progress, risks, issues, budget, resourcing and dependencies across the Programmes.
Due to their transformational nature, the Programmes and their projects are varied, and of significant scale, impact, value and priority to the Brigade.
The Transformation Directorate are looking for a Programme Manager who has a broad range of experience across different subject matters, is flexible and can adapt to working with a variety of departments at different stages in project and programme management maturity.
Although the Programme Manager will report to the Head of Portfolio, their work to progress the outcomes and benefits of the programmes will be led by the Senior Responsible Owner and Programme Director, with support from PMO and portfolio office.
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 and/or the full advert, 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, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Experience of leading, directing and supervising a virtual matrix team, both within and outside their direct team, ensuring that business areas have appropriate input and are bought in to the final project outputs.
2. Experience of managing and implementing significant changes successfully, with a focus on outcomes and benefits.
3. Experience of co-ordinating the work of the project and programme teams to deliver projects on time and in budget and to the desired quality.
4. Ability to analyse existing processes and develop new effective processes using industry recognised methodologies.
Please note that we will evaluate and score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
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.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-September 2024. 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 Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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