Programme Support Officer - Wakefield

Programme Support Officer – Wakefield (Temp Vacancy)

Umbrella Pay Rate: £13.00ph

Full-Time (37 hours)

Job Purpose:

• The post holder will provide high quality support to the Single People Solution Programme and contribute towards its successful delivery.
• To contribute to the planning, organising and the delivery of a range of HR and Transactional improvement initiatives and change projects.
• To assist in researching best practice and developing efficient customer focused solutions and digital processes
• To support communication and engagement campaigns and prepare and collate appropriate documentation and feedback for presentation to Steering Groups.
• To assist in the development of a continuous improvement culture and help promote the awareness and opportunities that technology can present to deliver process improvements and service transformations for both the organisation and the customer.
• To work collaboratively across HR and Business and Transactions teams and support the development of specific change initiatives.

Accountabilities:

• To provide support to Programme Team members to and  contribute to the successful delivery of the Single People Solution Change Programme
• Responsible for organising relevant meetings, minute taking and distribution of meeting minutes
• To support  the development and management of specific projects within the HR and Business & Transactions Services and work streams within the Single People Solution Programme
• To assist in the review, development and maintenance of guides, templates, training manuals and system processes which support a proactive and business focused approach
• To assist in undertaking research and gathering information from various sources and stakeholders with regard to the effectiveness and appropriateness of current employment practices
• To assist in the design and development of digital  forms, letter templates and processes
• To arrange and support engagement and communication activities including the development of surveys and the delivery of focus groups.
• To support and actively work with others to achieve common goals and objectives
• To contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development 
• To maintain awareness of best HR practices both within local government and other sectors to ensure that the Council’s business activities and  processes and are reflective of these
• To ensure that services are delivered in line with relevant legislation, Council objectives and policies, including those relating to Equality & Diversity, Customer Care and Health and Safety.
• To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade across the HR service.  
• To support the successful delivery of the Single People Solution programme work streams and activities and other HR business improvement initiatives
• To contribute to the development of the Councils employment practices and procedures that meet local and national terms and conditions of employment and legislative requirements including key stakeholder consultation
• To ensure the Council’s practices and procedures comply with relevant employment legislation and aligns with the Council’s plans and priorities
• Ensure all duties and responsibilities of self and staff are discharged in accordance with the council’s constitution and all policies

We offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Parbej Miah 07435336299.