ERSOU - ROCU - Police Staff PO3/4 Change Project Manager - Continuous Improvement Team (Temp/FTC) in Stevenage

Force: Bedfordshire Police

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - Temporary, Full Time, 12 months

Department: ERSOU - Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU)

Location: Stevenage

Grade: PO3/4

Salary: £55,467 up to £62,940 per annum (pro rata for part‑time)

Hours per week: 37

Role Overview

As a Change Project Manager within the Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, you will lead and deliver complex projects that support the ERSOU and ROCU, and contribute to Counter‑Terrorism Policing initiatives. The role requires strong project management expertise, adaptiveness to dynamic environments, and the ability to engage stakeholders at national, regional, and local levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close change projects, ensuring objectives are met within time, scope, and budget.
• Lead cross‑functional teams, coordinating with ROCU, ERSOU members, and national partners.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks and issues throughout project lifecycles.
• Report progress to senior leadership and maintain project documentation.
• Promote continuous improvement culture and drive adoption of new practices across the unit.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in project management, preferably in complex or operational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver results.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a dynamic working environment.
• Management Vetting (5 year residency) and Security Clearance (5 year residency) or Development Vetting required prior to appointment.

Benefits

• Blue‑light card discounts
• Generous pension scheme
• Opportunities to take part in networking groups (women, LGBTQ+, parent, carers, health & wellbeing)
• Paid annual leave (24‑33 days, depending on rank and length of service)
• Sick pay up to six months full/half pay (depending on service)
• Flexible working options (compressed hours, job sharing, agile working)
• Wellbeing support and local community clubs
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and blue‑light card app discounts
• Access to Police Mutual financial support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff support networks (BAME, LGBTQ+, disability, etc.)
• UNISON trade‑union membership
• Career development opportunities

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented in policing, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities; disabled people; LGBTQ+ communities; and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, are especially encouraged. All candidates will be assessed fairly and based on suitability for the role.

Vetting & Safeguarding

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 year residency) and Security Clearance (5 year residency) or Development Vetting before appointment. The Police Corporate Vetting Unit will conduct comprehensive background checks, including financial checks. If clearance is declined, feedback will not be provided.

Recruitment Process

All internal applicants must have successfully completed probation. Internal applicants from Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary may upload CV or relevant qualifications. The role remains open to those at risk of redundancy until the conditional offer stage. Redeployed candidates will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter online through the Bedfordshire Police recruitment portal. We aim to respond to all applications within 3 working days.