Introduction

Our client is a people-focused consultancy delivering complex transformation programmes across defence, government, and critical national infrastructure. They are known for combining expert delivery capability with a collaborative and supportive culture where individuals are trusted to make a real impact. With a strong emphasis on professionalism, innovation, and teamwork, they offer the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-profile programmes while continuing to develop your career alongside experienced colleagues.

Working Patterns and location - 4 days per week on site

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of robust business cases to support programme funding and approvals
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, benefits, costs, and delivery approach
• Manage delivery across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment to time, cost, and quality expectations
• Navigate governance and assurance processes, ensuring compliance with defence standards
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies
• Provide clear reporting and updates to senior stakeholders and programme boards
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful and timely delivery
• Drive stakeholder engagement to secure buy-in and support at all levels

Skills & experience

• Experience developing and managing business cases (OBC/FBC)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven delivery experience within defence or secure environments
• Good understanding of governance, assurance, and approvals processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Experience working across the full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of government frameworks (e.g. Green Book)
• Relevant project management certifications (PRINCE2, Agile, MSP)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Additional benefits

• Experience working on MOD or Defence Digital programmes
• Background in consultancy or client-facing delivery roles
• Exposure to early-stage project shaping and strategy development
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-million-pound programmes
• Knowledge of portfolio or programme-level governance structures
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery environments
• Experience working with cross-functional or distributed teams

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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