Project, Delivery and Programme Management

In the dynamic realm of project, delivery, and program management, successful execution stands as the linchpin of organisational triumph. From orchestrating intricate projects to implementing transformative initiatives, businesses rely on adept professionals in project, delivery, and program management to drive efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.

At Involved, we specialise in connecting businesses with experts who excel in managing projects from inception to completion. We understand that delivering significant projects and programs that reshape organisational paradigms requires leaders with the right blend of skills, leadership qualities, and management acumen.

With years of experience in supporting organisations across various industries, we have honed our expertise in change and transformation.

We collaborate closely with our clients, delving deep to understand their unique work culture, project dynamics, and historical change delivery methods. Whether it is spearheading a decade-long global transformation initiative, defining and implementing a new target operating model, or executing a critical IT program, we are committed to matching organisations with the right transformational leaders to drive success.

Our specialised roles include Transformation Director/Head of, Portfolio Director, Project Delivery Lead, Programme Manager, and Project Manager. Leveraging our extensive network of delivery experts, we have the capability to source entire project teams, ensuring our clients have the resources needed to realise their transformative visions.

Trust Involved to support your project management needs, empowering your organisation to thrive in today's competitive landscape and navigate the complexities of change with confidence and success.

 

Jobs in Project, Delivery and Programme Management

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Oracle Fusion Programme Manager - £800 per day - Contract
London
£700 - £800 per day
Contract

Oracle Fusion Programme Manager - £800 per day - ContractRate: Up to £800 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - LondonThe RoleA leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Manager (SC Cleared) to lead the delivery of a major Oracle Fusion ERP transformation supporting over 250,000 civil servants across multiple government departments.You will lead complex programme delivery, managing technical, business and supplier workstreams to ensure successful implementation of a shared enterprise platform.Experience & RequirementsProven experience delivering large-scale ERP or enterprise transformation programmes.Strong experience with Oracle Fusion ERP (or equivalent cloud ERP such as SAP S/4HANA or Workday).Experience managing programmes across the full lifecycle, including design, build, testing, data migration and go-live.Ability to manage complex risks, dependencies and senior stakeholders across large organisations.Government or Shared Services transformation experience is highly desirable.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£250 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £325 per day Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid - Milton Keynes IR35: Inside The role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to provide independent assurance across a major transformation programme. Working within the PMO, you will ensure projects adhere to governance standards, delivery frameworks, and assurance requirements, providing confidence that programmes are being delivered in line with agreed scope, time, cost, quality, and risk objectives. You will work closely with Project Managers, PMO leads, and senior stakeholders to carry out assurance activities, monitor project health, identify delivery risks, and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct project assurance reviews, health checks, and stage gate assessments across multiple projects.Provide independent oversight of project governance, controls, and compliance with PMO standards.Review project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with governance requirements.Monitor project health through assurance reporting, identifying emerging risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery concerns.Maintain assurance logs, RAID registers, action trackers, and governance documentation.Produce assurance reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management information for senior stakeholders.Support internal and external assurance reviews, audits, and governance forums.Challenge project teams where appropriate to improve delivery controls, governance, and adherence to best practice.Support the continuous improvement of assurance processes, governance frameworks, and PMO standards.Work collaboratively with Project Managers and PMO teams to promote consistent project controls and effective risk management.Skills & ExperienceExperience working in a Project Assurance, PMO Assurance, Portfolio Assurance, or Project Controls environment.Strong understanding of project governance, assurance methodologies, and project lifecycle controls.Experience conducting project health checks, assurance reviews, or governance assessments.Knowledge of RAID management, project controls, reporting, and assurance documentation.Experience producing management information, dashboards, KPIs, and assurance reporting.Strong analytical skills with the confidence to challenge constructively and provide objective assurance.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.Experience within Government or highly regulated environments is desirable.Active SC Clearance is required, or candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Hybrid
Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - Contract
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Hybrid
Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £550 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Research Operations Manager to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Hybrid
Communications Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £550 per day Duration: Until March 2027 Location: Hybrid IR35: Inside The role: A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to support a high-profile digital transformation programme. You will be responsible for developing and delivering communications strategies, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting senior leaders across a complex government environment. Based on the role description, the focus is on leading communications activity for a major central buying initiative within government. Key responsibilities:* Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement strategies * Lead internal and external communications across multiple stakeholder groups * Create high-quality briefings, FAQs, lines to take, and engagement materials * Manage communications with government departments, suppliers, and senior stakeholders * Build strong relationships with communications teams, press offices, and leadership groups * Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions and provide communications advice to senior leaders * Support reactive communications and correspondence within tight timescales * Drive engagement and participation across a fast-paced transformation programme Skills & Experience:* Extensive experience leading communications and engagement activities for large-scale transformation programmes * Strong stakeholder management experience across complex organisational environments * Experience engaging with senior leaders, executives, or government stakeholders * Ability to produce high-quality briefings, communications, and correspondence at pace * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong relationship-building and influencing capabilities * Experience working within government, public sector, or highly regulated environments desirable * SC Clearance requiredIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£300 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £325 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to support the delivery of a major PMO transformation programme. You will be responsible for providing project assurance, governance oversight, and performance reporting across a diverse project portfolio, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost, and quality objectives.Key responsibilities:Conduct project assurance reviews and health checks across multiple projectsSupport governance, compliance, and project control activitiesMonitor and maintain RAID logs, action trackers, and assurance documentationProduce project reporting, dashboards, KPI metrics, and management informationSupport project financial tracking, forecasting, and variance reportingAssist with assurance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiativesWork closely with Project Managers to identify and mitigate delivery risksSupport the embedding of PMO standards, governance, and best practiceSkills & Experience:Experience working within a PMO, Project Support, or Project Assurance environmentKnowledge of project governance, assurance, and control frameworksExperience managing RAID logs, reporting, and project documentationStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExperience supporting project financial management and reportingExcellent analytical, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently whilst supporting multiple stakeholdersSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - Contract
London
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £700 per dayDuration: 6 month contract (extendable)Location: 2 days per week in London, remainder remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking a DV Cleared Digital Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex digital and technology projects within a secure environment. You will work closely with end users, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure digital services are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to operational and programme objectives.Skills & Experience:Proven experience delivering complex digital, technology, or transformation programmesStrong project and delivery management backgroundExperience managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced environmentsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to identify, manage, and mitigate delivery risks and dependenciesExperience working within defence, government, national security, aerospace, or other highly regulated environmentsUnderstanding of governance, assurance, and secure delivery practicesActive DV Clearance essentialKey responsibilities:Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects and servicesDevelop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, schedules, and reportingManage project scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelinesAct as the primary point of contact for delivery activities across stakeholdersCoordinate multidisciplinary teams including developers, infrastructure engineers, security specialists, architects, and business analystsEnsure compliance with governance, security, and assurance frameworksProduce delivery reporting, dashboards, and risk registersDrive delivery performance across multiple concurrent workstreamsIf available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Remote
Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£350 - £375 per day
Contract

Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £350 - £375 per dayDuration: 12 months (1+1 extension)Location: Hybrid (London 5 days/month + occasional East Kilbride)Start: 1 Sept 2026 (TBC)Clearance: Active SCThe roleA Secure Government organisation is seeking a Portfolio Support Officer to provide the operational backbone of the PMF. You will own cadence, governance support, action tracking, document control and operational data flow across a complex multi-supplier portfolio, working closely with PMO and reporting teams.Required experience5+ years' PMO / portfolio support experienceStrong experience in multi-supplier environments (public sector preferred)Excellent meeting, action and document management skillsConfident working with senior stakeholdersStrong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI consumption)Active SC clearance + UK national (or dual national, one British)Responsibilities PMF operations & governanceManage full meeting cadence (governance, quarterly cycles, stand-ups)Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and decision logsTrack actions to closure and escalate overdue itemsMaintain document control and versioned PMF libraryOperational data & supplier coordinationCollect and chase operational inputs from suppliersPerform first-line data quality checks (format, completeness, consistency)Support data flow into reporting environment with Insights LeadMaintain supplier contact and onboarding informationPMO administrationSupport SOW tracking, changes and approvalsMaintain SOW register and status reportingProvide general PMF logistics, onboarding and admin supportSupport RAID register maintenanceCertifications Essential: PRINCE2 Foundation or APMG PM Foundation or ITIL Foundation Preferred: P3O Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL Practitioner If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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Hybrid
Oracle Fusion Programme Manager - £800 per day - Contract
London
£700 - £800 per day
Contract

Oracle Fusion Programme Manager - £800 per day - ContractRate: Up to £800 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - LondonThe RoleA leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Manager (SC Cleared) to lead the delivery of a major Oracle Fusion ERP transformation supporting over 250,000 civil servants across multiple government departments.You will lead complex programme delivery, managing technical, business and supplier workstreams to ensure successful implementation of a shared enterprise platform.Experience & RequirementsProven experience delivering large-scale ERP or enterprise transformation programmes.Strong experience with Oracle Fusion ERP (or equivalent cloud ERP such as SAP S/4HANA or Workday).Experience managing programmes across the full lifecycle, including design, build, testing, data migration and go-live.Ability to manage complex risks, dependencies and senior stakeholders across large organisations.Government or Shared Services transformation experience is highly desirable.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£250 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £325 per day Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid - Milton Keynes IR35: Inside The role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to provide independent assurance across a major transformation programme. Working within the PMO, you will ensure projects adhere to governance standards, delivery frameworks, and assurance requirements, providing confidence that programmes are being delivered in line with agreed scope, time, cost, quality, and risk objectives. You will work closely with Project Managers, PMO leads, and senior stakeholders to carry out assurance activities, monitor project health, identify delivery risks, and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct project assurance reviews, health checks, and stage gate assessments across multiple projects.Provide independent oversight of project governance, controls, and compliance with PMO standards.Review project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with governance requirements.Monitor project health through assurance reporting, identifying emerging risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery concerns.Maintain assurance logs, RAID registers, action trackers, and governance documentation.Produce assurance reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management information for senior stakeholders.Support internal and external assurance reviews, audits, and governance forums.Challenge project teams where appropriate to improve delivery controls, governance, and adherence to best practice.Support the continuous improvement of assurance processes, governance frameworks, and PMO standards.Work collaboratively with Project Managers and PMO teams to promote consistent project controls and effective risk management.Skills & ExperienceExperience working in a Project Assurance, PMO Assurance, Portfolio Assurance, or Project Controls environment.Strong understanding of project governance, assurance methodologies, and project lifecycle controls.Experience conducting project health checks, assurance reviews, or governance assessments.Knowledge of RAID management, project controls, reporting, and assurance documentation.Experience producing management information, dashboards, KPIs, and assurance reporting.Strong analytical skills with the confidence to challenge constructively and provide objective assurance.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.Experience within Government or highly regulated environments is desirable.Active SC Clearance is required, or candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Hybrid
Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Hybrid
Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - Contract
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Hybrid
Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £550 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Research Operations Manager to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Hybrid
Communications Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £550 per day Duration: Until March 2027 Location: Hybrid IR35: Inside The role: A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to support a high-profile digital transformation programme. You will be responsible for developing and delivering communications strategies, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting senior leaders across a complex government environment. Based on the role description, the focus is on leading communications activity for a major central buying initiative within government. Key responsibilities:* Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement strategies * Lead internal and external communications across multiple stakeholder groups * Create high-quality briefings, FAQs, lines to take, and engagement materials * Manage communications with government departments, suppliers, and senior stakeholders * Build strong relationships with communications teams, press offices, and leadership groups * Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions and provide communications advice to senior leaders * Support reactive communications and correspondence within tight timescales * Drive engagement and participation across a fast-paced transformation programme Skills & Experience:* Extensive experience leading communications and engagement activities for large-scale transformation programmes * Strong stakeholder management experience across complex organisational environments * Experience engaging with senior leaders, executives, or government stakeholders * Ability to produce high-quality briefings, communications, and correspondence at pace * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong relationship-building and influencing capabilities * Experience working within government, public sector, or highly regulated environments desirable * SC Clearance requiredIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£300 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £325 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to support the delivery of a major PMO transformation programme. You will be responsible for providing project assurance, governance oversight, and performance reporting across a diverse project portfolio, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost, and quality objectives.Key responsibilities:Conduct project assurance reviews and health checks across multiple projectsSupport governance, compliance, and project control activitiesMonitor and maintain RAID logs, action trackers, and assurance documentationProduce project reporting, dashboards, KPI metrics, and management informationSupport project financial tracking, forecasting, and variance reportingAssist with assurance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiativesWork closely with Project Managers to identify and mitigate delivery risksSupport the embedding of PMO standards, governance, and best practiceSkills & Experience:Experience working within a PMO, Project Support, or Project Assurance environmentKnowledge of project governance, assurance, and control frameworksExperience managing RAID logs, reporting, and project documentationStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExperience supporting project financial management and reportingExcellent analytical, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently whilst supporting multiple stakeholdersSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - Contract
London
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £700 per dayDuration: 6 month contract (extendable)Location: 2 days per week in London, remainder remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking a DV Cleared Digital Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex digital and technology projects within a secure environment. You will work closely with end users, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure digital services are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to operational and programme objectives.Skills & Experience:Proven experience delivering complex digital, technology, or transformation programmesStrong project and delivery management backgroundExperience managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced environmentsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to identify, manage, and mitigate delivery risks and dependenciesExperience working within defence, government, national security, aerospace, or other highly regulated environmentsUnderstanding of governance, assurance, and secure delivery practicesActive DV Clearance essentialKey responsibilities:Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects and servicesDevelop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, schedules, and reportingManage project scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelinesAct as the primary point of contact for delivery activities across stakeholdersCoordinate multidisciplinary teams including developers, infrastructure engineers, security specialists, architects, and business analystsEnsure compliance with governance, security, and assurance frameworksProduce delivery reporting, dashboards, and risk registersDrive delivery performance across multiple concurrent workstreamsIf available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Remote
Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£350 - £375 per day
Contract

Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £350 - £375 per dayDuration: 12 months (1+1 extension)Location: Hybrid (London 5 days/month + occasional East Kilbride)Start: 1 Sept 2026 (TBC)Clearance: Active SCThe roleA Secure Government organisation is seeking a Portfolio Support Officer to provide the operational backbone of the PMF. You will own cadence, governance support, action tracking, document control and operational data flow across a complex multi-supplier portfolio, working closely with PMO and reporting teams.Required experience5+ years' PMO / portfolio support experienceStrong experience in multi-supplier environments (public sector preferred)Excellent meeting, action and document management skillsConfident working with senior stakeholdersStrong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI consumption)Active SC clearance + UK national (or dual national, one British)Responsibilities PMF operations & governanceManage full meeting cadence (governance, quarterly cycles, stand-ups)Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and decision logsTrack actions to closure and escalate overdue itemsMaintain document control and versioned PMF libraryOperational data & supplier coordinationCollect and chase operational inputs from suppliersPerform first-line data quality checks (format, completeness, consistency)Support data flow into reporting environment with Insights LeadMaintain supplier contact and onboarding informationPMO administrationSupport SOW tracking, changes and approvalsMaintain SOW register and status reportingProvide general PMF logistics, onboarding and admin supportSupport RAID register maintenanceCertifications Essential: PRINCE2 Foundation or APMG PM Foundation or ITIL Foundation Preferred: P3O Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL Practitioner If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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Hybrid
Oracle Fusion Programme Manager - £800 per day - Contract
London
£700 - £800 per day
Contract

Oracle Fusion Programme Manager - £800 per day - ContractRate: Up to £800 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - LondonThe RoleA leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Manager (SC Cleared) to lead the delivery of a major Oracle Fusion ERP transformation supporting over 250,000 civil servants across multiple government departments.You will lead complex programme delivery, managing technical, business and supplier workstreams to ensure successful implementation of a shared enterprise platform.Experience & RequirementsProven experience delivering large-scale ERP or enterprise transformation programmes.Strong experience with Oracle Fusion ERP (or equivalent cloud ERP such as SAP S/4HANA or Workday).Experience managing programmes across the full lifecycle, including design, build, testing, data migration and go-live.Ability to manage complex risks, dependencies and senior stakeholders across large organisations.Government or Shared Services transformation experience is highly desirable.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£250 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £325 per day Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid - Milton Keynes IR35: Inside The role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to provide independent assurance across a major transformation programme. Working within the PMO, you will ensure projects adhere to governance standards, delivery frameworks, and assurance requirements, providing confidence that programmes are being delivered in line with agreed scope, time, cost, quality, and risk objectives. You will work closely with Project Managers, PMO leads, and senior stakeholders to carry out assurance activities, monitor project health, identify delivery risks, and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct project assurance reviews, health checks, and stage gate assessments across multiple projects.Provide independent oversight of project governance, controls, and compliance with PMO standards.Review project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with governance requirements.Monitor project health through assurance reporting, identifying emerging risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery concerns.Maintain assurance logs, RAID registers, action trackers, and governance documentation.Produce assurance reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management information for senior stakeholders.Support internal and external assurance reviews, audits, and governance forums.Challenge project teams where appropriate to improve delivery controls, governance, and adherence to best practice.Support the continuous improvement of assurance processes, governance frameworks, and PMO standards.Work collaboratively with Project Managers and PMO teams to promote consistent project controls and effective risk management.Skills & ExperienceExperience working in a Project Assurance, PMO Assurance, Portfolio Assurance, or Project Controls environment.Strong understanding of project governance, assurance methodologies, and project lifecycle controls.Experience conducting project health checks, assurance reviews, or governance assessments.Knowledge of RAID management, project controls, reporting, and assurance documentation.Experience producing management information, dashboards, KPIs, and assurance reporting.Strong analytical skills with the confidence to challenge constructively and provide objective assurance.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.Experience within Government or highly regulated environments is desirable.Active SC Clearance is required, or candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product - Government/Payments - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Hybrid
Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - Contract
London
£750 - £825 per day
Contract

Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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Hybrid
Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £550 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Research Operations Manager to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Hybrid
Communications Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract
London
£500 - £550 per day
Contract

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: £550 per day Duration: Until March 2027 Location: Hybrid IR35: Inside The role: A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to support a high-profile digital transformation programme. You will be responsible for developing and delivering communications strategies, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting senior leaders across a complex government environment. Based on the role description, the focus is on leading communications activity for a major central buying initiative within government. Key responsibilities:* Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement strategies * Lead internal and external communications across multiple stakeholder groups * Create high-quality briefings, FAQs, lines to take, and engagement materials * Manage communications with government departments, suppliers, and senior stakeholders * Build strong relationships with communications teams, press offices, and leadership groups * Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions and provide communications advice to senior leaders * Support reactive communications and correspondence within tight timescales * Drive engagement and participation across a fast-paced transformation programme Skills & Experience:* Extensive experience leading communications and engagement activities for large-scale transformation programmes * Strong stakeholder management experience across complex organisational environments * Experience engaging with senior leaders, executives, or government stakeholders * Ability to produce high-quality briefings, communications, and correspondence at pace * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong relationship-building and influencing capabilities * Experience working within government, public sector, or highly regulated environments desirable * SC Clearance requiredIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - Contract
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£300 - £325 per day
Contract

Project Assurance Officer - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £325 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an SC Cleared Project Assurance Officer to support the delivery of a major PMO transformation programme. You will be responsible for providing project assurance, governance oversight, and performance reporting across a diverse project portfolio, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost, and quality objectives.Key responsibilities:Conduct project assurance reviews and health checks across multiple projectsSupport governance, compliance, and project control activitiesMonitor and maintain RAID logs, action trackers, and assurance documentationProduce project reporting, dashboards, KPI metrics, and management informationSupport project financial tracking, forecasting, and variance reportingAssist with assurance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiativesWork closely with Project Managers to identify and mitigate delivery risksSupport the embedding of PMO standards, governance, and best practiceSkills & Experience:Experience working within a PMO, Project Support, or Project Assurance environmentKnowledge of project governance, assurance, and control frameworksExperience managing RAID logs, reporting, and project documentationStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExperience supporting project financial management and reportingExcellent analytical, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently whilst supporting multiple stakeholdersSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - Contract
London
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Digital Delivery Manager - DV Cleared - ContractRate: £700 per dayDuration: 6 month contract (extendable)Location: 2 days per week in London, remainder remoteIR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking a DV Cleared Digital Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex digital and technology projects within a secure environment. You will work closely with end users, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure digital services are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to operational and programme objectives.Skills & Experience:Proven experience delivering complex digital, technology, or transformation programmesStrong project and delivery management backgroundExperience managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced environmentsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to identify, manage, and mitigate delivery risks and dependenciesExperience working within defence, government, national security, aerospace, or other highly regulated environmentsUnderstanding of governance, assurance, and secure delivery practicesActive DV Clearance essentialKey responsibilities:Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects and servicesDevelop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, schedules, and reportingManage project scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelinesAct as the primary point of contact for delivery activities across stakeholdersCoordinate multidisciplinary teams including developers, infrastructure engineers, security specialists, architects, and business analystsEnsure compliance with governance, security, and assurance frameworksProduce delivery reporting, dashboards, and risk registersDrive delivery performance across multiple concurrent workstreamsIf available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35
London
£350 - £375 per day
Contract

Portfolio Support Officer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35Rate: £350 - £375 per dayDuration: 12 months (1+1 extension)Location: Hybrid (London 5 days/month + occasional East Kilbride)Start: 1 Sept 2026 (TBC)Clearance: Active SCThe roleA Secure Government organisation is seeking a Portfolio Support Officer to provide the operational backbone of the PMF. You will own cadence, governance support, action tracking, document control and operational data flow across a complex multi-supplier portfolio, working closely with PMO and reporting teams.Required experience5+ years' PMO / portfolio support experienceStrong experience in multi-supplier environments (public sector preferred)Excellent meeting, action and document management skillsConfident working with senior stakeholdersStrong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI consumption)Active SC clearance + UK national (or dual national, one British)Responsibilities PMF operations & governanceManage full meeting cadence (governance, quarterly cycles, stand-ups)Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and decision logsTrack actions to closure and escalate overdue itemsMaintain document control and versioned PMF libraryOperational data & supplier coordinationCollect and chase operational inputs from suppliersPerform first-line data quality checks (format, completeness, consistency)Support data flow into reporting environment with Insights LeadMaintain supplier contact and onboarding informationPMO administrationSupport SOW tracking, changes and approvalsMaintain SOW register and status reportingProvide general PMF logistics, onboarding and admin supportSupport RAID register maintenanceCertifications Essential: PRINCE2 Foundation or APMG PM Foundation or ITIL Foundation Preferred: P3O Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL Practitioner If you are interested in discussing the position further, please apply in the first instance and we will arrange a time to discuss.

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