Project Support Officer
This role is a Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 12 months.
In this role, you will work as part of a small team delivering a range of business change projects across Thames Valley and Hampshire Constabulary. The Project Support Officer responsibilities include providing a wide range of day to day support to projects and programmes, and developing and maintaining documentation to ensure that progress is made against project objectives.
This role will specifically support the new Working Smart programme for TVP. The force’s response to Covid-19 has been a catalyst for a changed mind-set and the roll-out of devices that enable a more agile and adaptive approach. The Working Smart programme has been set up to ensure that this progress is maintained, embedded and developed to achieve the transformation of culture and estate that are necessary to achieve permanent change.
The successful candidate will have a good standard of education, relevant project/management experience, and proven ability to make decisions and establish priorities under conflicting demands. Excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills are required to work to meet deadlines. Recent experience of engaging with multiple internal / external customers and suppliers is essential, along with the ability to inform decisions and assess risk. The candidate will need to be able to understand, analyse and generate statistical and financial information in relation to projects and programmes. In the course of their work, candidates may be required to travel within the Thames Valley and Hampshire areas, and on occasion across the South East region.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 17863. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 13th June 2021.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.