Project Officer – Kent Surrey & Sussex (Ref: 76543)

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Kent Surrey & Sussex Office locations to be based from – Gravesend, Chatham, Canterbury, Maidstone, Ramsgate, Guildford, Staines, Redhill, Hastings, Brighton, Littlehampton, Worthing.

External candidates and those applying on promotion will start at the base salary for this Role.

Overview of the job    

The system change team will be part of the central DDC team but with a matrix line into the Divisional DD. They will deliver against an agreed national change programme. An initial priority will be ensuring integration between PS and CRC. In Wales these will include integration with Probation / Prisons and therefore solid line into HMPPS Wales.

Summary    

The Project Officer role is responsible for assisting the System Change team in helping Deputy Directors to improve the planning and delivery of change programmes, with particular emphasis on continuous improvement and the increased effectiveness of operational processes between the PS and CRCs.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties    

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Implementation of change management projects
•    Assist in the development of Divisional change plans
•    Assist in the coordination of delivery of Divisional change projects
•    Assist and support the analysis and planning of HQ change initiatives through the provision of key Divisional insight
•    Provide information and support in the review of Divisional change programmes
•    Assist in providing Divisional information to the HQ team
•    Obtain feedback from key project stakeholders regarding critical project milestones to update the system integration team with project
•    Support the system integration team with the development of detailed project plans, project schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
•    Track key project milestones and adjust project plans and/or resources to meet needs of Divisional and HQ stakeholders
•    Communicate major milestones and identify potential project risks; conduct regular status meetings to review project activities
•    Utilise project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high-quality standards, and meet customer expectations
•    Translate project requirements into project objectives and tasks
•    Responsible for managing P&L and reporting progress of the project on an ongoing basis

Use communication effectively
•    Provide information as requested
•    Influence and persuade effectively
•    Use appropriate skills, styles and approaches

Enhance your own performance
•    Manage own resources and professional development

Use information to take critical decisions
•    Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary

Manage Diversity and Quality
•    Contribute to creating a culture that promotes equality and value diversity

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

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Job contact :

• Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com
• Telephone : 0845 241 5358

Recruitment team

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