Are you an experienced project office professional?

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue Services; to become part of a family where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the management of significant programmes and projects and have the opportunity contribute to improving the organisation's performance.

You will have significant experience of co-ordination of complex programmes and projects with an extensive experience of influencing and managing internal and external stakeholders in a large organisation. You will have knowledge of change management and project and programme management techniques and excellent planning, analytical and risk/issue management skills. You will also hold a recognised project or programme management qualification.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym. Job share applicants welcome.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as communication and teamwork.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 6 October 2019 with the selection process anticipated to take place on Monday 21 October 2019.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.