Our client is seeking a Head of Delivery - National Security to lead delivery across a strategically important portfolio supporting Central Government, Law Enforcement and wider national security customers. This permanent leadership role offers the opportunity to shape delivery performance, operational excellence and future growth across a high-profile defence and security portfolio. The preferred location is Woking, with hybrid working available and Manchester also considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the successful delivery of programmes, projects and services across the Central Government and Law Enforcement portfolio
- Act as the senior escalation point for delivery risks, issues and customer concerns
- Provide delivery assurance, portfolio reporting, management information and accurate forecasting
- Support Project Managers and Engineering Managers to achieve successful programme execution
- Drive improvements in delivery confidence, efficiency, productivity and operational performance
- Manage financial and commercial performance, including utilisation, profitability and margin improvement
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Government, Law Enforcement and national security organisations
- Work with Account Leadership and Business Development teams to shape bids, capture activity and future growth opportunities
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Delivery Manager, Head of Delivery or senior leader within project, programme or portfolio management
- Strong experience delivering complex programmes within Central Government, Law Enforcement, Policing or National Security environments
- Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary delivery teams within matrix-managed organisations
- Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, risk management, delivery assurance and operational planning
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
- Strong commercial awareness and experience in financial forecasting and business planning
- Existing SC clearance is desirable, with eligibility to obtain SC clearance and NPPV
- Understanding of Government procurement, technology, engineering, cyber, communications, defence or national security programmes
Working Environment:
- Hybrid working with Woking as the preferred office location
- Manchester-based applicants will also be considered
- Travel to customer and business sites as required
- Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across critical Government and Law Enforcement services
- Significant autonomy to shape the delivery function and influence portfolio growth
Benefits:
- Permanent senior leadership opportunity within the defence and security sector
- Direct influence over the future direction of a growing national security portfolio
- Exposure to strategically important Government and Law Enforcement programmes
- Supportive environment focused on professional growth, delivery excellence and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical services supporting national security
If you are an experienced Delivery Manager or senior delivery leader with a background in Central Government, Law Enforcement or National Security, apply now to take on this influential Head of Delivery opportunity.
