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Project Manager

Surrey and Sussex Police

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GBP 44,000 - 58,000

Full time

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Job summary

Surrey and Sussex Police are seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee vital police programmes. The position focuses on enhancing service delivery and optimising operational efficiencies across Surrey and Sussex. Candidates with public sector experience and strong project management skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Career progression

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Generous parental leave

Financial and mental wellbeing support

Discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Qualifications

Experience in project management within public sector.
Ability to manage multiple projects with clarity.
Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage delivery of Surrey Police programmes.
Communicate and monitor key deliverables and risks.
Produce and deliver project management products.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Scheduling

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

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Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Change Delivery

Grade - Level 1

Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract

Salary Grade Range - £44,053 - £57,478

Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

The role will be based at Surrey Police HQ (Guildford) with flexible working offered including from home for part of the week. Travel will be required to other police sites within both Surrey and Sussex including Sussex Police HQ (Lewes). This role is within a collaborated team across Surrey Police and Sussex Police, whilst continuing to be two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions. Applications will be accepted by submission of your CV.

We have two exciting opportunities for experienced project managers to join the Joint Surrey & Sussex Police Change Delivery team to manage the delivery of one of two Surrey Police Programmes.

Operation Solve Programme. This is an extensive review of numerous areas of the policing operating model across Surrey Police to ensure staffing levels and structure deliver right person right time and delivering an outstanding service to victims of crime.

Police Contact Transformation Programme. This is a review of numerous areas of the contact servicing model focusing on shift pattern models, workforce mix and optimisation of different servicing channels.

Both involve the design and implementation of a range of business change and technology-enabled projects aimed to improve the service offered to the public and to optimise the future service provision. Working under direction of the Programme Manager, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering the programme.

This role sits within the wider Change Delivery team, who support local, bilateral and regional change activity to ensure that both forces can provide efficient and cost-effective policing services.

Working here provides a career with meaning and the chance to make a difference. We strive to achieve the highest standards for the communities we serve.

Skills & Experience

Day-to-day duties and key responsibilities:

Managing the tasks and schedule of the programme and projects within, ensuring their successful delivery.

Ensuring programme outcomes are understood and communicated, agreeing and monitoring key deliverables and milestones, establishing resource requirements, identifying and managing risks and reporting progress to stakeholders as required.

Responsible for producing and delivering project management products and control documents in accordance with corporate standards, including regular reporting to the Project Board and the Portfolio Management Office.

Manage the coordination and tracking of time, budget, and resources, and delegate tasks across the programme team.

Manage the RAID log to identify, document and evaluate risks and issues associated with the delivery of the project, in accordance with the force risk & issue management methodology. ensuring an appropriate risk management strategy is in place, recommending appropriate risk responses and issue mitigation plans to the SRO/project board, and that these are escalated to the force level governance boards as appropriate.

Working closely with the project Subject Matter Experts, key stakeholders and programme team members to ensure consistency of approach and alignment to the programme objectives and design principles.

Attend weekly meetings to gain programme updates and insights and monitor the tasks and schedule with the Project stream and work package Leads.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. Were invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

career progression

contributory pension scheme (LGPS)

generous annual leave allowance

discounts for everyday spend

on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs

generous and supportive parental leave

financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support

discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

Please note that this role attracts a market supplement of £4,000 per annum and we are seeking a candidate to fulfil a 2-year contract.

If you have any queries about working within the Joint Surrey & Sussex Police Change Delivery team or the role of Project Manager then please email Robin Rance Programme Manager & Consultant : .

For information specifically about the Programmes of work please email Programme Manager Colin Kenton .

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces

vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally

if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

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