PS Job Description (JD)
PS Band 3
Directorate: Probation Service (System Change)
Job Description: Project Officer
Document Ref.
PS-JES-0016 Band 3 Project Officer v3.0
Document Type
Management
Version
3.0
Classification
Official
Date of Issue
23 February 2022
Status
Baselined
Produced by
Job Evaluation Assurance and Support Team
Authorised by
Reward Team
JD Evidence
PS-JES-0016 Band 3 Project Officer v3.0
PS Job Description
Job Title
Project Officer
Directorate
Probation Service / System Change
Band
3
Overview of the job
The system change team will be part of the central DDC team but with a matrix line
into the Divisional DD. They will deliver against an agreed national change
programme. An initial priority will be ensuring integration between PS and CRC. In
Wales these will include integration with Probation / Prisons and therefore solid line
into HMPPS Wales.
Summary
The Project Officer role is responsible for assisting the System Change team in helping
Deputy Directors to improve the planning and delivery of change programmes, with
particular emphasis on continuous improvement and the increased effectiveness of
operational processes between the PS and CRCs.
Responsibilities,
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities
Activities and Duties
and duties:
Implementation of change management projects
• Assist in the development of Divisional change plans
• Assist in the coordination of delivery of Divisional change projects
• Assist and support the analysis and planning of HQ change initiatives through
the provision of key Divisional insight
• Provide information and support in the review of Divisional change
programmes
• Assist in providing Divisional information to the HQ team
• Obtain feedback from key project stakeholders regarding critical project
milestones to update the system integration team with project
• Support the system integration team with the development of detailed
project plans, project schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and
status reports
• Track key project milestones and adjust project plans and/or resources to
meet needs of Divisional and HQ stakeholders
• Communicate major milestones and identify potential project risks; conduct
regular status meetings to review project activities
• Utilise project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects
are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high-quality standards, and
meet customer expectations
• Translate project requirements into project objectives and tasks
• Responsible for managing P&L and reporting progress of the project on an
ongoing basis
Use communication effectively
• Provide information as requested
• Influence and persuade effectively
• Use appropriate skills, styles and approaches
Enhance your own performance
• Manage own resources and professional development
Use information to take critical decisions
• Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing
systems and compiling reports as necessary
Manage Diversity and Quality
• Contribute to creating a culture that promotes equality and value diversity
PS-JES-0016 Band 3 Project Officer v3.0
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not
intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable
alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant
adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall
be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
Behaviours
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
Strengths
It is advised strengths are chosen locally, recommended 4-8
Essential Experience
• Experience of implementing change projects,
• Experience of basic financial analysis
• Experience of project planning
Technical
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject (or appropriate practical experience)
requirements
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (or equivalent i.e. Lotus Notes)
Ability
Minimum Eligibility
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• All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up
post.
• All external candidates are subject to 6 months’ probation. Internal
candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a
probationary period within HMPPS.
• All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or
organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.
Hours of Work
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(Unsocial Hours)
To be used by the JES Team only
Allowances
PS-JES-0016 Band 3 Project Officer v3.0
Success Profile
Strengths
Behaviours
It is advised strengths
Ability
Experience
Technical
are chosen locally,
recommended 4-8
NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant
Experience of implementing
Making Effective Decisions
subject (or appropriate practical
change projects
experience)
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and
Experience of basic financial
Changing and Improving
PowerPoint (or equivalent i.e. Lotus
analysis
Notes)
Working Together
Experience of project planning
Delivering at Pace
PS-JES-0016 Band 3 Project Officer v3.0