Job summary
The team
The Planning team is a high performing team of 9 that sits within the Programme and Information Management Services Directorate. We work closely with Legal and Secretariat teams to ensure planning is at the centre of all that the Inquiry does, ensuring there are credible plans in place to deliver the Inquiry�s programme of hearings and reports within the ambitious timescales set by the Chair.�
As embedded planners within the Legal module teams, we work collaboratively and effectively to track and report on their delivery progress. We solve issues and problems where we can, and escalate when necessary to ensure speedy solutions.�
We also provide project management expertise to Secretariat teams to help support their planning and delivery of key projects and programmes, giving us a unique insight into the entirety of the Inquiry�s work.
This is a really exciting opportunity to join an inclusive, innovative team where you will be supported to challenge yourself in often ambiguous circumstances. The team encourages working in a flexible, collaborative manner to learn and support each other as we operate at the heart of the biggest public Inquiry to keep its delivery on track.
Job description
Planning and Delivery officers will be semi-embedded within workstrands across the Inquiry and will be responsible for supporting teams to establish comprehensive plans across the full range of workstreams forming the Inquiry�s programme plan.���
Key responsibilities include:
1. Building detailed plans for each workstream, identifying and monitoring interdependencies;
2. Providing project management support on Secretariat projects;
3. Working closely with Secretariat teams to maximise information sharing across workstrands;�
4. Building strong relationships to ensure high levels of accuracy for reporting and risk management;
5. Leading regular workstrand delivery group meetings;
6. Identifying, monitoring and proactively handling workstream risks, issues and opportunities;
7. Assisting modules from set up phase through to hearings, providing secretariat, action tracking, dealing with queries, monitoring the Planning inbox, tracking progress, collating data, developing templates, guidance and key documents;�
8. Drafting accurate monthly progress reports for Governance boards;
9. Collating lessons learned after key milestones;
10. Educating colleagues and upholding PPM standards in a proportionate and productive manner.
Person specification
Essential requirements:
11. Strong programme/project management skills, with a proven track record of successful programme/ project delivery in complex public sector environments.
12. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a proven track record of building effective relationships.
13. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
14. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving priorities, and deliver to short deadlines.
15. Ability to work collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team.
16. Proficiency in in using spreadsheets to assist in the project management process.
Desirable skills:
17. Experience of working in an Inquiry, investigation or legal context.
18. Project management qualifications APM PMQ and/or equivalent relevant PPM experience.
19. Experience of using project management software such as MS Project or Smartsheets.
Additional information:
A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
20. Delivering at Pace
21. Working Together
22. Communicating and Influencing
23. Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �40,850, Cabinet Office contributes �11,834 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
24. Learning and development tailored to your role.
25. An environment with flexible working options.
26. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
27. A which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of
28. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.