Information Security Project Officer (Ref: 12869)

HM Prison and Probation Service; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency is seeking an Information Security/Project Officer to support compliance with Data Protection legislation in the North East Region. The successful candidate will manage information sharing agreements and assist in delivering change initiatives. This role requires collaboration across services to promote a learning culture around information compliance. Candidates should possess experience in change management, project planning, and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3. A flexible work environment and supportive culture are offered.

Benefits

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

Civil Service pension with employer contribution

Annual Leave

Public Holidays

Season Ticket Advance

Qualifications

• Experience of implementing change projects.
• Experience of basic financial analysis.
• Experience of project planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of Divisional change plans.
• Support the analysis and planning of HQ change initiatives.
• Track key project milestones and adjust project plans.

Skills

Implementation of change projects

Basic financial analysis

Project planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview of the job

The role of the information security/project officer is to support the Regional Information Security and Assurance Lead (RISAL) in ensuring the North East Probation Region achieves and maintains compliance with Data Protection Legislation. The successful candidate will manage preparation and collation of information sharing agreements and ensure these are in place regionally. Knowledge of information assurance and the Data Protection Act would be desirable. The role will also collaborate with services to develop a learning culture around information compliance, quality improvement and support all services within the North East Region. This is a regional role and the successful candidate will be required to travel within the North East Region.

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 PS and CRC. In Wales these will include integration with Probation / Prisons and therefore solid line into HMPPS Wales. 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 PS and CRCs.

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 information
• 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 values 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 alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Behaviours

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

Nationalities

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the EUSS
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Essential Experience

• Experience of implementing change projects
• Experience of basic financial analysis
• Experience of project planning

Technical Requirements

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject (or appropriate practical experience). Proficiency with Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (or equivalent, e.g., Lotus Notes).

Selection Process

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