Planning and Performance Support Officer

6 days ago


Finsbury Square, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

The Electoral Commission has an exciting opportunity for a Planning and Performance Support Officer to join their team

Salary: £34,792 per annum

Location: London, EC1Y 8YZ, Hybrid arrangement with two days a week in the office

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until April 2025

Closing date: Monday 11 November 2024

Who We Are:

Are you interested in bringing your support and communication skills to an organisation that plays a vital role in the democratic process?

The Electoral Commission is the independent body that regulates party and election finance, sets standards for well-run elections and encourages people to register to vote.

Planning and Performance Support Officer - The Role:

We are looking for a proactive and skilled professional to support our Planning and Performance Team, helping to coordinate with a wide variety of tasks relating to reporting on performance, risk, benefits and internal audit, as well as supporting delivery of a range of projects and programmes.

This is a genuine opportunity to develop, particularly in the fields of planning and project/performance/benefit management, as you help to deliver project management training to improve skills across the organisation. The role will also provide support for our management of risks and internal audit recommendation programme of work and will also be required to provide secretariat for meetings.

Planning and Performance Support Officer - Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor progress and report on our audit recommendations, risks, performance indicators, and operational activities

- Maintain the current planning and performance system (Ideagen Risk Management / Pentana Risk), including audit checks and regular maintenance

- Ensure all programme / project management activity is conducted in accordance with the methodology and documentation introduced by the Portfolio Management Office (PMO)

Planning and Performance Support Officer - You:

- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel working on spreadsheets, tables and charts

- Proficiency in producing minutes to a high standard of quality and accuracy

- Experience in a performance or project or support environment, with a qualification in this area being advantageous but not essential

- Strong communication skills

- With experience working in fast paced environments, the successful candidate will be proactive, have a desire to add value, be quick to learn and take responsibility when they are given the opportunity

Planning and Performance Support Officer - Benefits:

The Electoral Commission offers excellent terms and conditions, including:

- Benenden Health Care services (health care provision for all staff from day 1 of employment. Services include 24-hour GP access, support services and more)

- Civil Service Pension Scheme

- Interest-free season ticket loan (after 2 months service)

- Generous holiday entitlement of 27.5 days (full time employee) plus public holidays, rising with length of service to 30 days

- Enhanced Family Friendly provisions (for maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, and adoption)

- Flexible, hybrid working (2 days per week in one of our offices)

- Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice scheme)

Application Process:

To adhere to our commitment to anonymous recruitment, ensure all references to educational institutions (years of attendance for primary and secondary education) and personal information are removed.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th November 2024 at 12:00pm (midday)

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 25th November 2024, and will be face to face in the London office. We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates. 

To submit your application for this exciting Planning and Performance Support Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now



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