At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery and improve community safety through effective governance and benefits management.
- Company: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, dedicated to making Essex safer together.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, meaningful work, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a friendly team focused on continuous improvement and positive outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Organised, proactive, with experience in administration and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our friendly and supportive Portfolio Management Office (PMO) is looking for a highly organised Portfolio and Benefits Officer to support in the successful delivery of the Service's Portfolio of Change. This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements and provides opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports our mission of making Essex safer together. You will play an important role in supporting service improvement and delivering positive outcomes for the communities we serve.
As Portfolio and Benefits Officer, you'll help ensure our projects are governed effectively, benefits are realised and stakeholders have information needed to drive successful change:
- Coordinating board activity, including agendas, papers, actions and follow-up records
- Maintaining accurate governance records, trackers, dashboards and project documentation
- Tracking risks, issues, decisions, actions, benefit realisation, project health and lessons learned, ensuring projects have the best chance of success
- Preparing reports, summaries and insights to support portfolio oversight and informed decision-making
- Completing assurance activity against agreed governance processes
- Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying trends, gaps and opportunities to improve ways of working
- Supporting benefits management by helping to identify, track and report project benefits and efficiencies
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working with information, processes and people. You will have:
- Experience in an administrative role with evidence of scheduling and supporting meetings, maintaining & presenting project, programme, or functional information
- Experience of managing changing priorities and situations
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including the ability to produce and share information
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.
Contract type: Contract
Closing date: August 2 2026
Portfolio & Benefits Officer – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service employer: National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.
South Wales Fire & Rescue Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a culture of compassion, courage, respect, integrity, and excellence. As the Head of Organisational Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing, inclusive workforce while enjoying a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With opportunities to collaborate with key stakeholders and influence organisational change, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a lasting impact within the community and the wider public service context in Wales.
Contact Details:
National Fire Chiefs Council Limited. Recruitment Team
