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Project Manager
- Public Relations, Media & Advertising
- 15/07/2024
- £40,950.00 - £49,795.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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Salary
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Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.
Here at DESNZ we are securing the UKs long-term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation. We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://buytickets.at/departmentforenergysecurityandnetzero/1025475
You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/
The successful candidates will have a variety of exciting responsibilities to contribute to the UK reaching its net zero objectives.
You will be responsible for:
Leading on the development and delivery of work stream plans, acting as a critical friend with policy leads, including on timings, dependencies, RAG ratings and milestone levels, building effective and collaborative relationships.
Deputising for the G7 ETS PMO lead when required.
Identifying and monitoring project risks and issues. Developing mitigating actions and escalating as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies.
Supporting effective governance and decision making, including secretariat for UK ETS Joint Working Groups.
Showing commitment to personal development.
Planning & Scheduling
To work closely with the policy and analysis teams to maintain the programme plan and critical path to monitor progress across the UK ETS. Challenge and test project assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable, and that we understand what, when and how activities and milestones are organised.
To provide support to the G7 PMO lead on planning activity and work with the other members of the team to support delivery of the outline business case outcomes. Support capability building and the use of best practice in planning.
To provide support to the G7 PMO lead on planning and scheduling, reviewing, and keeping the following products accurate:
- Detailed project plan
- Plan on a Page
- ORB+ (online reporting system)
- Project highlight reports
Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies
Work with policy, analysis, technical delivery and operations teams to understand dependencies and assumptions for the work streams you support and ensure these are recorded and managed effectively.
Keep the Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies log up to date and organise sessions with the teams to identify and understand these.
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the UK ETS and bigger picture to help with providing your own ideas, expertise, and challenge within the dependency management process.
Assurance
To monitor and analyse information provided via the highlight reports, reporting progress, slippage and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity.
To support the G7 PMO lead with monthly Joint Project Group and Joint ETS Board reporting, following up on actions with your work streams and ensuring monthly reporting is accurate and effective.
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
Any experience of working on a project/programme/portfolio, or prior experience of using project delivery skills and techniques in your role;
A desire to learn and develop as a project delivery professional;
Strong organisational skills - being able to plan time effectively and balancing multiple priorities will be essential;
Have excellent communication skills;
Proven track record of building effective relationships with different teams.
Desirable criteria
Experience in planning, scheduling & dependency management.
Experience in a Project Management Office/Programme Management Office/Portfolio Management Office environment
Experience using project management, data management and other visualisation tools such as Excel, MS Teams, Verto and Power BI (training can be provided)
Experience of project management within digital projects
The post holder will be strongly supported to develop their knowledge and skills and encouraged to undertake relevant training related to their role and wider development.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
Office attendance
The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and a behavioural statement.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to give an example of when you have managed a Project or Programme risk, the steps you took and how the mitigating actions helped with the outcomes?
Please note - the CV incorporated into the application form is for information purposes only and will not be scored.
Applications will be sifted on the behavioural statement and personal statement
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
The interview will consist of behaviour, technical and strength-based questions.
Sift and interview dates
Expected Timeline subject to change
Sift dates: w/c 05/08/2024
Interview dates: w/c 19/08/2024
Interview Location: MS Teams.
Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.
Further Information
The successful candidate may be eligible for a £1500 pay enhancement subject to having a valid qualification from the list of typical qualifications as defined for the Project Manager 2 role in the Project Delivery Capability Framework: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-delivery-capability-framework-for-civil-servants
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.
We fully support adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section.
We do not have an exhaustive list of adjustments that we support but just some examples include additional time to complete your application form, behaviour questions up to 72 hours prior to interview and having extra time at interview.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
A location-based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
DESNZ does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home).
DESNZ cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
DESNZ holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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