Project Officer (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract For 12 Months)

Property Services Department
Kidlington
TVP Broad Band 3H
Band 3H, circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full Time
Secondment/Fixed Term Contract

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Thames Valley Police Property Services Department is responsible for managing of the Force’s operational and residential property portfolio, providing a comprehensive in-house professional estates service. 

In this role you will act as the initial client liaison and subsequently deliver project support to the designated project managers on all capital projects. You may also provide support to other property service teams as required. In addition the post holder will be expected to research and advise on specific building or accommodation issues. 

You will be educated to a good standard with a professional qualification in a business, project management or other related discipline, or educated to degree level, or be able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience within a construction related environment. 

The ability to analyse client requirements and prioritise them in line with the organisations needs is essential together with ability to collate information and produce clear and concise reports. You will have experience of research work involving close liaison between internal clients and external contractors/consultants. 

Experience of working within a professional team environment, as well as on your own is required along with dealing with people at all levels and being IT literate in Microsoft Office packages. 

A full driving licence is essential as capability to travel across the Force is required in order to undertake this role. 

If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to recruitmentpolicestaff@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role. 

Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment. 

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 on 0845 2 66 66 77 – Option 1 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 16441. 

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 16th August 2020.

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 YouWe 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.