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Job description
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to make a difference to the future of transport understanding wider government objectives and priorities that determine one of the countrys biggest assets, the strategic road network.
The team is responsible for leading the ongoing development of the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS 3), where the Government sets out its plans for investment in the strategic road network (motorways and some A-roads) in England. We have an opportunity for a project management professional to lead the PMO function in the Department for Transports strategic roads team to develop the third road investment strategy.
Leading the PMO for RIS3, you will oversee the team’s workplan, manage and report on strategic programme risks, KPIs and coordinating reporting. This role is critical to the success of the team and the programme, managing and planning multiple complex and interdependent workstreams across delivery and policy, working closely with National Highways, the Office of Rail and Road and Transport Focus.
Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part-time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Leading the project management office for the RIS3 project. Line management of a small team in an inclusive way.
- Ensuring that the programme is robustly governed across the partner organisations.
- Managing strategic programme risks and KPIs and coordinating reporting.
- Managing the monthly governance meetings across the four partner organisations.
- Continuing to develop project management capability in the RIS3 team and wider division.
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile.
Person specification
About you
To thrive in this role, you will have previous experience working on complex programmes/projects in a programme/project management office. You have the ability to lead and work in a fast-paced environment, whilst producing high quality work to tight time scales. You have experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet delivery deadlines and can express themselves in a confident and concise manner with colleagues at all levels.
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A minimum of 40% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace, although requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another DfT workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance.
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Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.
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How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV and Personal Statement. Please tailor your CV to suit the role. For your Personal Statement, please provide detailed evidence of the following:
- Experience of leading a busy programme/project management office in a complex programme/project environment.
- Experience of managing multiple priorities and getting others to deliver.
- Ability to communicate complex messages to colleagues at all levels ensuring messages are clear and understood.
- Experience of leading diverse groups in an inclusive way, whilst role modelling a positive work-live balance.
Please fully utilise the 750-word count when completing your personal statement.
The sift is due to take place week commencing 14th August 2023.
Interviews are likely to be held from 31st August 2023.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
- an interview
This interview will be conducted online via Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
Youre encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : James Henry
- Email : james.henry@dft.gov.uk
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- Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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