Lead Project Co-Ordinator

The Lead project Co-Ordinator will work closely with project and programme managers, assisting them to plan, direct and coordinate defined programmes of work.
The post holder will be critical to the delivery of ICO transformational programmes and strategic projects, providing support to the project management or portfolio office in order to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and ensure that appropriate controls are in place to deliver projects successfully and in line with corporate guidelines., + Day to day support to one or more projects using Agile methodologies, coordinating tasks, tracking progress throughout the project lifecycle, and identifying any issues or risks, escalating as appropriate with recommended options on mitigating actions to take.
+ To support the setting of guidelines, principles, and standards for effective project governance.
+ Maintain and support the production of project documentation to allow for effective reporting and decision making.
+ Communicate with stakeholders and project teams including providing advice and guidance on project delivery best practice.
+ Take responsibility for scheduling and organising project and programme meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and papers in advance, recording, and distributing minutes, maintaining action logs, and proactively engaging with stakeholders prior to and following the meetings.
+ To help maintain the project and programme risks and issues registers, contributing to the identification of risks and issues, developing response recommendations.
+ To monitor the use of resources and budget associated to projects, escalating issues as appropriate
+ To provide any additional support required by the project, for example supporting training or familiarisation sessions or requirement gathering.
Take responsibility for additional project activity where required, such as training, user acceptance testing or requirement gathering

+ Experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.
+ A project management qualification or a willingness to work towards one
+ Experience in a planning or project support role.
+ Experience preparing and presenting agendas, papers, and reports. statistics, charts etc.
+ Excellent knowledge and demonstrable ability of Microsoft 365 applications.
Essential criteria assessed at interview stage
+ Excellent intellectual and analytical ability, including the ability to analyse and quality check complex information
+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice and influence at all levels
+ Ability to deal with complex or sensitive situations in a diplomatic and sensitive manner
+ Ability to focus on the delivery of outcomes and work under pressure to respond quickly to changing circumstances and tight deadlines
+ Strong organisational skills and adept in providing secretariat support for senior meetings, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful., The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.

Salary: £33,689- £37,692 pa, with potential for further progression to £42,439 pa with our pay progression scheme.
Location: Flexible
Contracted to our Wilmslow, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.
Why work for the ICO?
+ Pay progression scheme.
+ Hybrid and flexible working options.
+ 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
+ Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year).
+ Pension (employer contribution around 26.6%).
+ Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
+ Health Cash Plan.
+ Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website ., Alongside your salary of £33,689, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £9,759 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.