BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL



Job DescriptionDIRECTORATE:Chief ExecutiveDEPARTMENT:Transformation & Customer ServicesPOST:Project Officer GRADE OF POST:GR10RESPONSIBLE TO:Senior Programme and Projects Officer011176000JOB PURPOSE:To undertake the role of project officer, ensuring that each project is effectively and efficiently managed and meets the wider transformational agenda.011874500PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:As directed by the Senior Programme and Projects Officer, to manage transformational projects across the organisation. To support service areas in service reviews and change management, providing recommendations for improvements utilising relevant techniques.Ensuring accountability and contributing to effective governance and effective business planning.To ensure professional standards of work are maintained and projects are completed to time and budget understanding both escalation and governance requirements. To complete post-project analysis in conjunction with lessons learnt exercises and business benefits realisation.To assist in the continuous improvement of Project Management tools and team techniques.Take responsibility for and seek out continuous personal development and maintaining up to date and relevant professional skills and knowledge.GENERAL DUTIESHealth and SafetyTo fulfil the general and specific roles and responsibilities detailed in the HYPERLINK "" Health and Safety PolicyEqual OpportunitiesTo ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities legislation and best practice.SafeguardingProtecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all employees. Any concerns should be reported to the Adult Safeguarding Team or Childrens IAA Service within MASH.Review and Right to VaryThis Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.Person SpecificationProject OfficerThe following attributes represent the range of skills, abilities and experiences etc. relevant to this position. Applicants are expected to meet the attributes that have been identified as essential (√).AttributesRequirementsEssential Method of Evaluation/TestingQualifications, Education & TrainingPrince2 Practitioner or able to demonstrate competence through relevant experience.MSP Practitioner or Equivalent(√)Production of original Qualification Certificates and application form.Knowledge & ExperienceExperience of managing and delivering projects from initiation to completion.Experience of applying project and programme management techniques in a structured way and delivering updates at strategic forums.Knowledge of Lean and Change Management theory.Experience of creating and managing risk and issues logs, project plans, highlight reports, work packages and other relevant project documentation.Experience of writing high quality briefings for external and internal audiences.Experience of working collaboratively to develop guidance, strategy or policies to meet the needs of the organisation and all of its stakeholders.(√)(√)(√)(√)Interview, application form and selection process.AttributesRequirementsEssential Method of Evaluation/TestingSkills & PersonalQualitiesProven change management skills. Leadership and facilitation skills. Confidence and a willingness to challenge poor performance and escalate arising issues in the right way.The ability to encourage team working and innovative thinking. Flexible and confident to work with stakeholders across all service areas as and when mandated.Willing to take ownership of tasks required to deliver project goals. An understanding of the challenges facing Local Authorities’ services.Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. Proven project management skills and proficient in the use of project related tools and techniquest.The ability to manage several projects of varying scope, budget and timescales simultaneously.(√)(√) (√) (√)(√) (√) (√)Interview, application form and selection process.AttributesRequirementsEssentialMethod of Evaluation / TestingSkills & PersonalQualitiesDriving license with access to a vehicle to be able to travel across council and partner locations. Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.Interview, application form and selection process. ................
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