XP302 NPAS Project Co-ordinator **External**

Several exciting Project Co-ordinator opportunities have become available to join the growing NPAS Projects Team in the successful and timely delivery of projects within our major change portfolio. These are permanent, full-time roles which are home-based with national travel being a requirement of the role., As a Project Co-ordinator, you will assist the Project Manager in delivering significant major change and helping to shape the future direction of NPAS. You will be responsible for coordinating the maintenance of all project plan activity, using computerised planning and tracking software to produce accurate resource plans and undertake project progress monitoring and reporting. You will also identify potential issues and recommend remedial action as appropriate to the Project Manager. You will also organise and attend project meetings in order to provide a support and facilitation service ensuring that necessary documentation is prepared and circulated within required timescales The Team delivers a wide and varied change portfolio, from inception through the development of robust, evidenced-based business cases to implementation using a range of project management tools and techniques. In the role of Project Co-ordinator, you will work on projects at a national, regional, and local level. Our projects cover all areas of Police Aviation, including aircraft modification, radio communications, estate infrastructure as well as 'proof of concept' evaluation of new technologies and working practices. This role will involve some travel throughout England and Wales as and when required., Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed. Shift Allowance No Shift Allowance

We are looking for people who have demonstratable and evidenced experience of working within a project delivery function. You will also have:

• A professional qualification in project management such as APM, Prince2, PMP or equivalent experience
• Experience of working and being part of a delivery team delivering large multi discipline projects
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• People leadership skills and a strong track record of working as a key contributor within a project delivery team
• Experience of dealing with complex problems and creating solutions
• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Strong collaborative skills, team player as well as demonstrating an ability to work individually
• Good understanding of cost control and preparation of formal business documentation
  
  Starting salary £38,754 per annum, rising to £40,893
• Generous annual leave allowance of 29 days per year, rising to 34 days after 5 years, plus statutory bank holidays.
• Flexi-time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service - accessible 24/7 and providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives.,
• Cycle to work scheme