Assistant Project Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £41,133 i £47,712 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Newcastle, Tyne & Wear |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Northumbria Police |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 20615 |
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Salary: Band 9, £41,133 - £47,712
Location: Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking
Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, permanent
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Force Transformation Department as an Assistant Change Project Manager.
As an Assistant Change Project Manager, you will assist Change Project Managers in overseeing all phases of project delivery, from business case development through initiation and implementation to benefits realisation. You will ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality standards, as well as reporting requirements.
What you’ll do
Lead projects or workstreams, following the Force’s programme management standards, including documentation, risk management, and communications.
Deputise for the Change Project Manager to ensure project delivery, escalate issues, and manage resources.
Support and deputise in designing and maintaining project documentation to engage the workforce and deliver improvements.
Monitor quality and business assurance measures to ensure projects meet Force needs.
Assist in process reviews and facilitate meetings and workshops to improve service delivery.
What you’ll bring
Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent or working towards.
Experience working within project teams to achieve defined outcomes and operating in a matrix management environment.
Understanding of project planning and delivery, including monitoring and evaluation, and working to targets.
Experience planning project tasks and identifying and allocating resources to tasks ensuring key milestones are achieved within time, cost and quality tolerances.
Experience in designing and modifying processes or systems to deliver improvements to business processes. Utilising analytical skills to collect, organise and analyse large amounts of data with accuracy.
Ability to challenge embedded practice in a constructive and collaborative manner to drive change.
Well-developed planning and organising and management skills.
Experience managing project team resources and deputising for Project Manager where appropriate.
What we offer
26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
Access to gyms in some stations
Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to volunteer in local community
We are committed to building a dynamic, agile workplace where meaningful connection are key. For roles designated as agile or home-based, employees will work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers will be happy to discuss how this works in practice at interview stage. This approach helps build strong relationships, supports wellbeing, and fosters collaboration across teams.
Just so you know
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Terms of appointment
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Location: Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking
Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, permanent
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Force Transformation Department as an Assistant Change Project Manager.
As an Assistant Change Project Manager, you will assist Change Project Managers in overseeing all phases of project delivery, from business case development through initiation and implementation to benefits realisation. You will ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality standards, as well as reporting requirements.
What you’ll do
Lead projects or workstreams, following the Force’s programme management standards, including documentation, risk management, and communications.
Deputise for the Change Project Manager to ensure project delivery, escalate issues, and manage resources.
Support and deputise in designing and maintaining project documentation to engage the workforce and deliver improvements.
Monitor quality and business assurance measures to ensure projects meet Force needs.
Assist in process reviews and facilitate meetings and workshops to improve service delivery.
What you’ll bring
Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent or working towards.
Experience working within project teams to achieve defined outcomes and operating in a matrix management environment.
Understanding of project planning and delivery, including monitoring and evaluation, and working to targets.
Experience planning project tasks and identifying and allocating resources to tasks ensuring key milestones are achieved within time, cost and quality tolerances.
Experience in designing and modifying processes or systems to deliver improvements to business processes. Utilising analytical skills to collect, organise and analyse large amounts of data with accuracy.
Ability to challenge embedded practice in a constructive and collaborative manner to drive change.
Well-developed planning and organising and management skills.
Experience managing project team resources and deputising for Project Manager where appropriate.
What we offer
26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
Access to gyms in some stations
Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to volunteer in local community
We are committed to building a dynamic, agile workplace where meaningful connection are key. For roles designated as agile or home-based, employees will work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers will be happy to discuss how this works in practice at interview stage. This approach helps build strong relationships, supports wellbeing, and fosters collaboration across teams.
Just so you know
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Terms of appointment
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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