Project Officer

**Project Officer - Greater Manchester - 67193**
**£23,637 - £29,046**
**Manchester**:
**Overview of the job**

The system change team will be part of the central DDC team but with a matrix line into the Divisional DD. They will deliver against an agreed national change programme. An initial priority will be ensuring integration between NPS and CRC. In Wales these will include integration with Probation / Prisons and therefore solid line into HMPPS Wales.

**Summary**

The Project Officer role is responsible for assisting the System Change team in helping Deputy Directors to improve the planning and delivery of change programmes, with particular emphasis on continuous improvement and the increased effectiveness of operational processes between the NPS and CRCs.

**Responsibilities, Activities and Duties**

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
**Implementation of change management projects**
- Assist in the development of Divisional change plans
- Assist in the coordination of delivery of Divisional change projects
- Assist and support the analysis and planning of HQ change initiatives through the provision of key Divisional insight
- Provide information and support in the review of Divisional change programmes
- Assist in providing Divisional information to the HQ team
- Obtain feedback from key project stakeholders regarding critical project milestones to update the system integration team with project
- Support the system integration team with the development of detailed project plans, project schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
- Track key project milestones and adjust project plans and/or resources to meet needs of Divisional and HQ stakeholders
- Communicate major milestones and identify potential project risks; conduct regular status meetings to review project activities
- Utilise project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high-quality standards, and meet customer expectations
- Translate project requirements into project objectives and tasks
- Responsible for managing P&L and reporting progress of the project on an ongoing basis

**Use communication effectively**
- Provide information as requested
- Influence and persuade effectively
- Use appropriate skills, styles and approaches

**Enhance your own performance**
- Manage own resources and professional development

**Use information to take critical decisions**
- Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary

**Manage Diversity and Quality**
- Contribute to creating a culture that promotes equality and value diversity

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

**Behaviours**
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace

**Essential Experience**
- Experience of implementing change projects
- Experience of basic financial analysis
- Experience of project planning

**Technical requirements**

Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (or equivalent i.e. Lotus Notes)

**Salary**:
£23,637 - £29,046

**Additional Information**:
**Working Arrangements & Further Information**

Standard working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid.

**Benefits**

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
**Annual Leave**

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

**Pension**

Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

**Training**

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

**Networks**

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

**Eligibility**

**Support**
- A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discount