Service Care Solutions is assisting Merseyside Police with the recruitment of an IS Projects & Budget Officer for their ICT Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for project management and budget control to contribute to the operations of one of the UK's leading police forces.
Job Purpose The role involves monitoring ICT Department project throughput and processes, ensuring accurate expenditure tracking, and providing critical support to IS managers and programme coordinators.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and check ICT orders and invoices against budgets and deliveries to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain comprehensive records of departmental expenditures and project plans.
- Support IS management by preparing budget forecasts and project resource plans.
- Produce detailed project summaries, including Gantt charts and critical path analyses.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve invoice and budgetary discrepancies.
- Administer staff attendance, overtime, and project resource allocation.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Education: Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent). Accountancy training is desirable.
- Project Management: Familiarity with project management software and techniques, including Gantt charts.
- Numerical Ability: Strong analytical skills to ensure accuracy in budgetary tracking and forecasting.
- Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of telephony tariffs and ICT systems is advantageous.
- Communication Skills: Assertive and clear communication to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
- IT Proficiency: Skilled in spreadsheet use to maintain and report financial data.
Key Details
- Location: Merseyside
- Pay Rate:
- £15.29 per hour (PAYE)
- £19.87 per hour (Umbrella)
- Contract: Temporary
This is your chance to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of ICT projects and budgets at Merseyside Police.
To Apply: Contact us at Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk for more information.
