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Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - M1
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £47,712 - £52,491
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

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.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to work within the Strategic Insights Team, part of the Corporate Development Department in Sussex.

This team brings together research, data analytics and operational policing to support the organisation in delivering effective and efficient services across all business areas in line with our priorities. Our mix of skills, combined with close collaboration with Chief Officers, ensures our insights and ideas for change are targeted at areas that will improve performance and public service.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of a project/s on behalf of the Programme Manager. You will ensure time, cost and resources are effectively managed throughout the life of the project. You will manage the project, including agreeing and monitoring key deliverables and milestones, identifying and managing issues and risks and reporting progress to stakeholders as required.

Skills & Experience

Ideally you should be Degree qualified, or equivalent by experience, or able to demonstrate proven work experience in Project Management, with evidence of delivering a project from start to completion.

You should be organised, good at planning and prioritising activity, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and motivated to help drive change across the Force.

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your project management skills and work on organisational change as part of a broader team of officers and staff. You will be expected to work at least 40% of your time as office based alongside the Strategic Insights Team.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re 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

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