Public Sector & Government Project Management

Public sector roles account for a significant portion of Arras People's project management recruitment activity. At any one time, at least 50% of the vacancies portfolio is comprised of roles for non-profit organisations, public bodies and government offices.

Arras have provided project and programme staff for organisations which include The Home Office, NPIA, QCA, OCR, Rail Safety and Standards Board, London Ambulance, General Teaching Council, numerous NHS trusts and an ever increasing number of local councils.

Our experience in sourcing project staff for public sector organisations has allowed us to build a body of knowledge as to the challenges faced when recruiting staff in this sector and the need for "value for money" recruitment services. We frequently find that public sector roles require a higher level of consultancy and commitment from recruiters than other vacancies. It may be the case that you have tried to fill the position through other means. The team at Arras People have the resources and the training to help you identify any impediments to successful recruitment.

They can:

• Advise whether your budget would be best allocated to fixed term, permanent or day rate recruit;
• Advise how best your budget can be allocated (e.g. is it a Project Manager you need or a really strong Project Coordinator?);
• Work with you to compile job specifications should you require assistance.

The level of support we have supplied to our clients in the public sector has led to Arras People providing consultancy services such as preparing interview questions, sitting on interview panels and benchmarking internal candidates against the external marketplace. Working with you to find the right solution makes the recruitment process much more successful and ultimately keeps costs of recruitment down.

Another indication of our success in this sector is the number of contractors we have working in the field at any one time. When notified of a new interim vacancy it is not uncommon for an Arras consultant to know someone who fits the bill and is available for interview almost immediately.

Arras People enjoy the varied roles presented by the public sector and thrive on the frequent challenge to present skilled personnel within budget. Please do not hesitate to contact the team with your requirements.

A small sample of the kind of roles Arras People have recruited in the public sector includes:

Using Arras People through the OGC Buying Solution Framework

Any public sector organisation can use Arras People through the OGC Buying Solutions Framework for Programme and Project Management Staff. The preapproved "Commercial Resources Framework" was awarded to Arras People in April 2009. Contact us to find out how easy it is to use Arras People through the framework and discover the "value for money" preapproved rates available.