SYP - IS Programme Support Officer (Projects)

Role: IS Programme Support Officer (Projects)

Department: Information Services

Location: Nunnery Square or Melton

Salary: £24,759 - £28,353

Hours: 37

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until September 2020

Details of role:

The successful candidate will work as part of the IS Project Management office team to plan, coordinate and support the implementation of request for change relating to IS programmes of work in line with strategies and business requirements, and perform other project related tasks and duties as required.

Role Purpose:

The post holder will work as part of a Team to analyse, plan and manage the implementation of Information Technology aspects across SYP and HP in line with IS strategies and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder will actively assist in the day-to-day delivery of planning and monitoring in all aspects of the IS work programme to ensure progress is in accordance with the delivery of desired outcomes.
• The post holder will undertake IS business administrative and carried out tasks in support of the identified IS work-stream as required, such as arranging and participating in meetings, preparing minutes, updating and publishing documentation.
• The post holder will undertake IS procurement and financial administrative tasks, including the management of IS contracts
• The post holder will work as part of the designated IS team, assisting IS colleagues within and across teams and from external agencies/partners and suppliers.
• The post holder will provide specialist business and project support advice and knowledge.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute in decision-making and support the team leader.
• The post holder may be expected to deputise for the Team Leader as and when necessary.

Skills and experience:

Essential:

• ITIL Foundation.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of project planning and methodologies - Prince II.
• Knowledge and experience of IS strategy and planning.
• Experience in Business Analysis techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with a commercial market, dealing with suppliers and contracts.
• Knowledge and experience of business models and continuous improvement models.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive polices to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.  A minimum checkable history of 3 years has been identified for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance and Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy.  Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted.  Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Wednesday 6th March 2019

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the HR Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please Richard Hutton on 0114 2196785.

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