ICT Technical Project Coordinator

ICT Technical Project Co-ordinator

Location: South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend, Wales

Permanent

Salary £39,813 - £45,147

• Are you looking for your next career step?
• Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation?

About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. As an ICT Technical Project Co-ordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure and providing technical assistance to our staff. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join!

The role

The Technical Project Co-ordinator will assist the Technical Project Managers in providing professional and proactive support to a range of large technical projects and reviews. In addition, you will manage your own smaller projects and changes. You will maintain project plans, prepare reports and undertake research duties, ensuring that progress and outcomes are monitored effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Provide resilience for the Technical Project Managers
• Develop and manage projects, as assigned by the Programme Manager
• Identify and manage project risks and issues
• Communicate project progress and status to stakeholders
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards

Requirements:

• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Familiarity with Prince2 project management methodology.
• Able to manage multiple pieces of work under a technical project, programme and portfolio structure
• Possess good analytical and organisational skills
• Aware of the importance of audit/compliance checks
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (including project documentation such as business cases, Highlight reports and RAIDD)
• Able to research, collate and disseminate information
• A passion for delivering innovative solutions that support South Wales Police's mission
• Demonstrate an awareness of current Health and Safety legislation and practices

Where you’ll fit in:

The ICT Technical Project Coordinator sits in the Technical Programme Management Office and reports to the ICT Technical Programme Manager.

Benefits Include:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment
• Flexible working dependant of duties
• Free on-site parking
• On site fitness centre and canteen
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programmes
• SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide.

South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves.

We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation.

Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. 

For more information about the role please contact Lance.Thomas@south-wales.police.uk

Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as a part of the recruitment process.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis