Project Support Officer

JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
To work alongside the Project Manager and assist in the delivery of key project deadlines. To assist in the development and management of the project plans, offering budget updates as directed and provide a professional support function including administrative duties.
To deliver project work streams directing resources in order to produce the required products to the required standard and within the specified time and cost constraints, providing feedback to the Project Manager as agreed.
To demonstrate the values, principles and standards of behaviours of Lincolnshire Police. All staff involved in carrying out functions in this role will also do so in accordance with the principles of the Code of Ethics. The aim of the Code of Ethics is to support each member of the policing profession to deliver the highest professional standards in their service to the public.
CORE WORK AREAS
1.
Plan, develop and monitor the project work streams making use of specialist tools where required (including Gantt Charts), seeking support and advice where required
2.
Prepare project documentation and reports as directed by the Change Manager / Project manager and appointed Project Assurance roles and agree them with the Project Board when required.
3.
Manage project Risks and issues as directed by the Project Manager.
4.
Take responsibility for progress and use of resources and initiate corrective action where necessary as delegated by the Project Manager
5.
Under guidance from the Change Manager / Project Manager, liaise with senior officers of the force and strategic partners, ensuring any issues raised are resolved or directed to the most appropriate resource.
6.
Conduct research when necessary.
7.
Provide timely and relevant information to force staff offering reassurance and engendering confidence in the project
8.
Carry out general administration tasks including meeting minutes.
9.
Be responsible for change control and any required configuration management.
10.
Ensure that all project documentation is completed and kept up to date in accordance
with the requirements defined within PRINCE2 methodology
and the Force Change Manual.
11.
Liaise with portfolio, programme management and/or related projects to ensure work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
12.
Develop a Communications Strategy, agreed with the Project Manager, surrounding the deliverables of the project or work stream, and ensure that all key stakeholders are kept up to date with project progress