S25-445 EFM People Support Officer (LC8)

Lancashire Constabulary; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking an EFM People Support Officer to manage HR processes related to Estates Capital Projects. The role involves collaboration with internal teams to ensure compliance, developing workforce plans, and acting as the main HR contact for the projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage resources effectively. A minimum 3-year UK residency is required for vetting purposes. Applications are due by January 2nd.

Qualifications

• Strong background in HR processes and governance.
• Experience managing people and projects within a collaborative framework.
• Ability to develop and deliver comprehensive workforce plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Single Point of Contact for HR matters related to Estates Capital Projects.
• Collaborate to ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Produce resource management information for effective project delivery.

Skills

HR management

Collaboration skills

Resource management

Change management

Auditing skills

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of EFM People Support Officer within LC Estates & Facilities Management, Senior Management Team based at Hutton Headquarters. To work with the EFM SMT and Capital Programme Manager, in collaboration with HR department and other support functions, to contribute to the governance of the Estates department and manage the People processes to ensure that all HR matters in connection with Estates Capital Projects are dealt with expeditiously and in line with legislation and policy.

• Be the Single Point of Contact for all HR matters connected to Estates Capital Projects working collaboratively with the wider HR teams.
• Create a Workforce Plan in support of each Estates Capital Scheme and monitor achievement against the plan, acting when appropriate and escalating issues through the appropriate channels.
• Respond to project demand profiles for each Estates Capital Project to effectively manage the resourcing of key projects, using the data to inform decisions to source and flex resource in line with demand.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Vetting Department and HR Recruitment to expedite pre-employment and vetting checks to assist with a smooth onboarding process.
• Assist with departmental governance by ensuring that contractors have the right level of vetting and correct competence ensuring that risk assessments have been completed where appropriate.
• Produce resource management information relating to EFM Capital Projects, inclusive of the creation and associated maintenance of structure charts.
• Be the Lead HR Professional for all Estates Capital Schemes, collaborating with colleagues across the HR department to support the delivery of the end-to-end recruitment process from vacancy clearance to appointment and everything in between.
• Develop and deliver an Onboarding Plan for each Estates Capital Scheme to ensure the smooth onboarding of project staff
• Audit capital schemes to report compliance with legislation and Constabulary policies working in collaboration with Health and Safety
• Act as the SPOC for HR matters across the schemes for both internal and external resources
• As HR Subject Matter Expert support the Technical Line Managers with complex people cases
• Lead on all HR related change management matters connected to the Estates Capital Schemes advising Department SMT to ensure correct policies and procedures are followed and support them with staff consultation as appropriate.
• Embrace a Continuous Improvement culture and be an advocate for identifying organisational learning, working pro-actively with officers and staff to embed improvements.
Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile. Vetting Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting prior to commencing their role.
• Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency required for RV.
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