Job Description

This role will allow you to Lead improvement projects on development of new business models, operating processes and workforce design, assessing business impact of change and create robust business case for change. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who is keen on managing change within a large organisation.

Salary: Band 10, \xc2\xa342,582 - \xc2\xa346,437 (Increasing to \xc2\xa342,942 \xe2\x80\x93 46,830\xc2\xa3 from September 2023, following a transitional pay award period)

Location: Remote with Forth Banks Base

Hours/Contract: Full time, Permanent

Working for #TeamNP

Northumbria Police is one of the largest police forces in the country, serving a population of 1.5 million people from a wide range of various communities, covering an area of more than 2,000 square miles.

There are around 5,800 people working at Northumbria Police and 488 more who contribute by volunteering for one of our various volunteer schemes.

A career at Northumbria Police is like no other, it\xe2\x80\x99s our people that make it an exciting and inclusive place to work \xe2\x80\x93 a place where you can let your skills shine. We are passionate about where we live and what we do, we deliver exceptional support to our communities, and we work together to make our local area a safer place for us all. Every single person at Northumbria Police is valued for their amazing contribution \xe2\x80\x93 and we are all part of something truly special.

What we offer

• 26 days\xe2\x80\x99 leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays

• Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

• Flexi Time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs

• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)

• Agile working \xe2\x80\x93 option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force

• Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme

• Corporate Travel schemes \xe2\x80\x93 local rail, bus services and metro

• Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers

• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets

• To take care of your physical and mental well-being, we\xe2\x80\x99ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations

• Sports & Social Club \xe2\x80\x93 join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel

• Cycle to work scheme

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Force Transformation Department as a Change Project manager.

Lead improvement projects on development of new business models, operating processes and workforce design, assessing business impact of change and create robust business case for change

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Lead on the planning and management of force business activity analysis, combining business intelligence with consultation, best practice and emerging technology to identify improvements in force effectiveness and efficiency

• Undertake process reviews and facilitate key meetings and improvement workshops to map and critically evaluate services, processes and the application of technology to improve service delivery and data quality

• Use data analysis skills and data modelling practices to analyse findings and create suggestions for strategic and operational improvements and changes

• Engage with internal and external leaders, stakeholders, subject experts and the workforce to understand structure, policies, operational processes and future capability requirements to shape development of effective solutions

• Manage all aspects of project delivery across the full lifecycle, from business case, through initiation and implementation to benefits realisation, ensuring the project delivers to time, cost and quality tolerances, standards and reporting requirements

• Design implementation plans to encourage workforce engagement, manage change and deliver sustainable improvement

• Identify, manage and resolve risks, track and manage costs and benefits, provide reports as required, and ensure all outputs meet project requirements

• Lead, develop and co-ordinate stakeholder communications and key messages for projects, to prepare the organisation for change, inform of progress and celebrate successes

• Line manage and co-ordinate Assistant Project Manager activity ensuring that improvement projects and workforce changes are fully supported, planned and managed

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description:

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

• Prince 2 or equivalent 3 years project management experience working in an established programme and project management environment

• Significant experience of project planning and delivery, including monitoring and evaluation, and working to targets

• Demonstrable experience of identifying and managing project interdependencies and implications that cross service boundaries

• Experience planning and negotiating for project resources

• Demonstrable experience of leading / designing and modifying processes or systems to deliver improvements

• Strong Analytical Skill with the ability to collect, organize and analyse large amounts of data with accuracy

• Experience managing project team resources (e.g. Assistant Project Managers) Management of diverse skillset within project team to achieve project goals

• Excellent influencing skills and an ability to foster and maintain successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Knowledge and experience of how to secure strategic influence and successful business negotiation to achieve required outcomes

• Change management qualification Business Analysis qualification Managing Successful Programmes Degree level qualification

We know it\'s important for you to feel that you\'re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised.

Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more?

For further information about the role please contact James Naisbett by email at james.naisbett@northumbria.police.uk

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Change Project Manager with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you\xe2\x80\x99re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

For any queries about the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.police.uk.

If your application is successful, we\xe2\x80\x99ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period

All staff, including those appointed on fixed term contracts, must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

Please note this vacancy may close early due to large numbers of candidates

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