Project Manager - Future Estates Police Programme -2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Post Title: Project Manager (Future Police Estate Programme)
Contract type: Two Year Fixed Term Contract
Rank/grade: E
This role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Salary: Starting Salary of £40,910 plus £6,710 London Weighting Allowance + £5,000 Market Force Supplement
Directorate/department: Estates & Support Services, Corporate Services Directorate
Vetting level required: MV/SC
Location: Various City of London Police buildings within the square mile
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a staff member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, non-male candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
The Future Police Estate Programme aims to deliver modern, future proof, secure and sustainable accommodation for policing within the square mile and to support the forces national portfolio, replacing outdated buildings that are no longer fit for purpose. The new accommodation will provide facilities for a diverse range of policing functions including a new headquarters building as part of the Salisbury Square development.
About the role
The role will involve managing projects within the Future Police Estate Programme to ensure that the new facilities meet the operational requirements of the force. Projects will include the fit out of new buildings with furniture and equipment, the relocation of staff from their existing locations to the new buildings and the clearance and decommissioning of vacated buildings.
As a key member of the team, you’ll use your excellent project methodology and communication skills to identify and define requirements, agree and communicate project scope and monitor and track project progress to ensure delivery of the required outputs to the specified quality, on time and to budget.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Manage and be responsible for the execution and successful delivery of projects as part of the City of London Police Future Police Estate Programme.
- Have primary responsibility for ensuring that the project produces the required outcomes within the specified tolerances of time, cost and quality whilst managing the scope and risk to achieve the benefits.
- Develop, plan and co-ordinate resources for allocated projects.
- Demonstrate compliance with corporate project management, governance, financial and procurement processes in line with the project procedure and gateway approval processes.
- Where necessary, facilitate the start-up activity of projects to define scope, goals and deliverables.
- Prepare and manage project documentation including the project brief, project plans, risk register and produce written highlight, update and committee reports for the relevant governance boards.
- Develop an effective communications strategy for each project allocated to support the successful delivery of the project and build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships.
Requirements
For this role, we need you to have experience of:
- Managing projects, ideally within the public sector and / or the construction field.
- Recognised and current qualification in Project methodologies or equivalent skills and experience.
- Experience and certifications in any of the following (or other recognised accreditation in the same field) are desirable: Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) & Management of Risk (M_o_R).
- Experience of working with senior management and stakeholders in large organisations including planning and facilitating stakeholder engagement, collecting and analysing feedback and keeping stakeholders informed of results.
- Experience of managing concurrent projects including the effective planning and management of project resources.
- Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
If you would like to discuss the role please contactmartin.oregan@cityoflondon.police.uk
Please be aware that we cannot except CV’s and to make sure you complete your application online form, you will be asked to describe your experience, skills and knowledge to demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification for the role. We understand that you may not have experience against all the criteria as per the person specification. Please provide as much detail on your experience as possible. You can refer to experience and knowledge gained from current and previous employment, voluntary work and any other activities which you consider relevant to this post.
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification of the role.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd June 2025 at midday.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be held week commencing 7th July 2025.
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Benefits:
- LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with continuous service
- Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle to Work Scheme
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit: