Strategic Estates Project Coordinator

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Estates Project Coordinator

Grade: Grade F

Salary: £36,124 per annum rising by annual increments to £38,626. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Location: The base location for this role is Dorchester Support Offices in Poundbury but there will be flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. The successful postholder will be required to travel across the two counties of Dorset and Wiltshire as and when required to attend meetings and act as a representative for the team.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Leigh Emery, Estates Strategic Project Manager on 07990 950372 or email [e-mail]

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 6th April 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 16th April 2025 at Dorchester Support Offices in Poundbury. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

About the role:

Due to expansion within our Estates Team, we are looking for a Project Coordinator to join the team. This is a great opportunity to work closely alongside the Estates Strategic Project Manager in implementing change and improvements to the estate through a variety of project work, some of which is large scale such as the implementation of a brand-new training centre. The successful applicant will gain vast and valuable experience in supporting this work and will have the opportunity to grow and develop their own skills and knowledge.

Primarily, the postholder will support the Estates Strategic Project Manager in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, undertaking all administration aspects of the project work using project management information systems and MS Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Teams. Due to the nature of the role supporting different projects across the Service in Dorset and Wiltshire, there will be a requirement for the successful postholder to travel around the Service to attend meetings, meet stakeholders, and attend project sites.

If this role sounds like something you could see yourself doing, then we encourage you to complete the application form or alternatively contact Leigh Emery on the contact details above to discuss the role in more detail.

As Strategic Estates Project Coordinator you will:

• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of Strategic Estates Projects for the Service.
• Provide project management expertise liaising with key internal and external stakeholders to assist in the delivery of project progress and risk management.
• Work closely with internal teams such as Service Improvement, Service Delivery, and ICT to support the development, implementation, and delivery of key projects.

What makes you our ideal Strategic Estates Project Coordinator:

• You will meet the essential requirements of the job role as detailed on the Person Specification.
• You will have proven experience in a similar role working across multiple projects.
• You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will have effective organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills.

Employee Benefits:

• A flexi time scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance of 29 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 31 days per annum after five years’ Service.
• A variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to a variety of health & well-being services
• Emergency Service Blue Light Card

Other Information:

• You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.
• If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.

To find out more and apply:

Please note we do not accept CVs in place of application forms. We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice. While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework:

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.