Asset Operations Junior Project Manager

Company: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
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Location: Eastleigh
Job Description:

The Role:

The Operational Assets department within the Corporate Services Directorate manages and maintains an extensive portfolio of assets, including a comprehensive fleet of vehicles, operational equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear to enable the effective and efficient delivery of a diverse range services to the communities of Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

The team is seeking a Junior Project Manager to contribute to the delivery of a programme of complex projects to commission and onboard assets observing an asset replacement lifecycle. This includes high value procurement activity which must ensure compliant tender processes that are fair and transparent in the spending of budgets. Stakeholder engagement with operational teams and the wider service is essential in contributing to the user requirements, specification and demonstration of operational benefits realised from assets being onboarded.

What you’ll do:

  • Support the planning, delivery and governance of Operational Assets projects including procurement activity
  • Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality
  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels and support clear project communications
  • Assist with project reporting, risk and issue management
  • Support budget monitoring, procurement and supplier engagement where required
  • Maintain project documentation in line with governance and assurance standards

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll be organised, proactive and able to work with a range of stakeholders. You’ll have strong communication skills, a logical approach to problem solving, and an interest in developing your project management career within an emergency service/public sector environment.

Why join us:

  • Meaningful work supporting emergency services and public safety
  • Supportive team with opportunities to develop project management skills
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • A chance to contribute to real organisational change

If you’re looking to grow your project management experience while supporting vital public services, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026