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Athena Management Organisation - Business Advisor (PMP) (Home Based/Harlow)

Location of Role: Harlow/Home Based

Advert Closing Date: 11/08/2025

Starting Salary: £35,526.00(pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Pro-active Management Plans (PMP) Business Advisor within the Athena Management Organisation. This primarily home-based role will be on a secondment/fixed term contract basis until March 2029.

This challenging role requires the successful candidate to possess a strong knowledge of PMP functionality and related business processes to support the rollout of this critical module across the consortium. You will provide expert advice and guidance to Athena Forces on the PMP system, including training and supporting new adopters.

You will respond to queries from Athena Forces, solve problems, and make decisions on behalf of the 9-force consortium. You will communicate system changes effectively across different organizational levels and boundaries. The ability to influence and build consensus is essential.

You should be able to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and aim for optimal outcomes for the forces. Knowledge of project management principles would be advantageous.

Experience working across force boundaries or with partner agencies is preferred. Experience in IT system testing is welcome but not essential.

Your application should demonstrate the following criteria:

• Extensive experience with Pro-active Management Plans in Athena
• Effective communication of business processes and ideas
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and build consensus
• Experience working with Police Forces or partner agencies
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Experience in conducting pre-deployment Operational Readiness Reviews

For more information, email colin.oldacre@kent.police.uk.

Note: Essex Police offers incremental salary increases within this band, with a maximum salary of £37,692. Salary depends on the home office force of appointment and will be discussed with the successful candidate before an offer is made.

Application shortlisting is based on your response to the "reason for application" question in the application form. CVs or cover letters are not considered in shortlisting. Please detail your relevant experience, skills, and abilities within the character limit, including spaces.

All roles require vetting and security clearance, which will be part of the recruitment process.

We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

If you require assistance during the application process or more information, contact us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk or call 01245 452833. Reasonable adjustments will be made as needed.

Applicants must be residents in the UK for the past three years and have indefinite leave to remain, unless serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

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