Band C - Project & Programme Management
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Be aware of the wider political and sectoral environment
- Make cross-cutting connections between issues and departments
- Identify, engage and maintain relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Use communication strategies to present ideas in a clear and positive way
- Understand stakeholders' needs, maintaining trust and credibility and managing conflict for the benefit of all
- Seek feedback on the impact of your plans and decisions
- Use PM tools & techniques, work with PPM experts and contribute to Peer OGC Gateway Reviews
Band C - Analysis & Use of Evidence
- Base decisions & actions on evidence drawn from a diverse range of research and advice
- Understand the validity and limitations of different sources of evidence
- Balance risks against desired outcomes using succinct analysis
- Use evidence to evaluate policies, projects and programmes
- Understand and use basic economic and statistical theories to interpret data appropriately
- Engage with relevant specialists to supply and evaluate all evidence
Band C - Financial Management
- Ensure that agreed objectives are delivered on time and within budget & delegated authority
- Work confidently and accurately with financial data in decision making
- Interpret trends & risks in financial management reports and investment appraisals
- Understand the wider public expenditure and financial decision making environment
- Set targets to improve the value achieved from resources
- Know when to involve and provide information to finance professionals
- Engage with procurement/commercial experts in acquisition projects
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