Senior Project Manager

Salary: £56,071 per annum

Grade: FRS F

Salary range: £56,071 – £72,807 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 15 April 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non‑operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front‑line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll play a key role within the Brigade’s Portfolio Management function, working alongside Project, Programme and Change Managers, the Programme Management Office and the Portfolio Office. Together, this community shapes and delivers the Brigade’s most important and high‑impact change initiatives. You’ll lead one or more complex projects from end to end, working closely with senior sponsors to bring clarity, structure and momentum to delivery. This includes coordinating multiple workstreams, managing risks and dependencies, overseeing budgets and resources, and ensuring projects deliver real, lasting value across their full lifecycle.

Our projects are typically high‑profile, cross‑cutting and strategically significant, often spanning multiple directorates and disciplines. They make a tangible difference to how the Brigade operates and how it serves London’s communities. We’re looking for adaptable, confident professionals who enjoy working across a wide range of subject areas and who can quickly build credibility in different environments. You’ll be comfortable navigating complexity, bringing people together, and tailoring your approach to teams with varying levels of project management maturity. Collaboration sits at the heart of this role. You’ll work with a broad and diverse range of stakeholders across the Fire and Rescue Service, engaging effectively with colleagues from both operational and professional backgrounds. You’ll also champion the Brigade’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, helping to create inclusive project environments where people can do their best work.

The role will initially focus on projects within HR, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to people‑focused change at scale. Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

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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

• Experience managing strategic, multi‑disciplinary, highly complex projects to deliver on time and within budget using recognised project management methodologies.
• Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders including those at a senior level.
• Experience of supervising and coaching others in applying project management principles.
• Expert project and time management skills with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines and to manage and prioritise workload to reflect changing demands and resources.
• Excellent knowledge of a range of project management tools and methodology and an understanding of how to apply them appropriately.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend 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 from late‑April 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check: 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.