XP150 ESMCP Project Manager **External**
National Police Air Service
£31,365 - £33,933 per annum
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ESMCP Project Manager
National Police Air Service (NPAS)
Wakefield
2 Years Fixed-term contract
Police Support Staff wishing to take this opportunity will do so on a secondment basis and must be supported by their Line Manager and have the approval of their SLT for release at the time of submission.
NPAS is the national provider of air support to the Police Forces of England and Wales with West Yorkshire Police being the lead Force.
The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) is the Home Office led programme looking at the replacement of Airwave for emergency services and other user organisations.
As part of this ongoing national ESMCP Program, NPAS are now looking to appoint an ESMCP Project Manager to lead, manage and co-ordinate the transition, implementation, and establish ongoing support arrangements for NPAS within this challenging programme.
As ESMCP Project Manager you will proactively manage all project plans and documentation relating to the NPAS transition to the Emergency Services Network (ESN) across all business areas, operations centre upgrade, aviation equipment upgrade and installation, and NPAS base equipment replacement.
This will encompass the effective and efficient design, delivery and implementation of all IT technical activities required to support ESMCP implementation, staff training and transition towards business as usual.
Day to day duties will include providing support to the Senior User and internal and external Subject Matter Experts, ensuring compliance with procedures, reviewing current communications arrangements and identifying potential changes required to support effective ESMCP implementation, including options analysis and recommendations to SLT regarding changes required.
You will also monitor and manage the project risk register in order to ensure risks are fully assessed, risk treatment plans are identified and implemented, and escalated where appropriate. You will also work closely with communication, business and ESMCP leads throughout West Yorkshire, region and nationally to achieve the successful delivery of the project.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and/or equivalent experience in relation to project management and have successfully completed the PRINCE2 Foundation Level and Practitioner Level. In addition you will also have significant experience of leading, developing, managing and coordinating major corporate organisational change projects, ideally in the public or private sector along with previous supervisory or management experience with a proven ability to lead, motivate and direct staff.
If successful you will be subject to enhanced personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
For a full job description of the role and the required skills and experience please view the role profile.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55hrs on 27th December 2018.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome application from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
ESMCP Project Manager
National Police Air Service (NPAS)
Wakefield
2 Years Fixed-term contract
Police Support Staff wishing to take this opportunity will do so on a secondment basis and must be supported by their Line Manager and have the approval of their SLT for release at the time of submission.
NPAS is the national provider of air support to the Police Forces of England and Wales with West Yorkshire Police being the lead Force.
The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) is the Home Office led programme looking at the replacement of Airwave for emergency services and other user organisations.
As part of this ongoing national ESMCP Program, NPAS are now looking to appoint an ESMCP Project Manager to lead, manage and co-ordinate the transition, implementation, and establish ongoing support arrangements for NPAS within this challenging programme.
As ESMCP Project Manager you will proactively manage all project plans and documentation relating to the NPAS transition to the Emergency Services Network (ESN) across all business areas, operations centre upgrade, aviation equipment upgrade and installation, and NPAS base equipment replacement.
This will encompass the effective and efficient design, delivery and implementation of all IT technical activities required to support ESMCP implementation, staff training and transition towards business as usual.
Day to day duties will include providing support to the Senior User and internal and external Subject Matter Experts, ensuring compliance with procedures, reviewing current communications arrangements and identifying potential changes required to support effective ESMCP implementation, including options analysis and recommendations to SLT regarding changes required.
You will also monitor and manage the project risk register in order to ensure risks are fully assessed, risk treatment plans are identified and implemented, and escalated where appropriate. You will also work closely with communication, business and ESMCP leads throughout West Yorkshire, region and nationally to achieve the successful delivery of the project.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and/or equivalent experience in relation to project management and have successfully completed the PRINCE2 Foundation Level and Practitioner Level. In addition you will also have significant experience of leading, developing, managing and coordinating major corporate organisational change projects, ideally in the public or private sector along with previous supervisory or management experience with a proven ability to lead, motivate and direct staff.
If successful you will be subject to enhanced personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
For a full job description of the role and the required skills and experience please view the role profile.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55hrs on 27th December 2018.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome application from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
No Shift Allowance
This opportunity is closed to applications.