Job Description – Head of Delivery Head of Delivery (Software application developments / UK Public Sector) Location: Guildford (Permanent Hybrid/travel to client and office sites as required) OVERVIEW We are seeking a Head of Delivery/Projects to lead, drive and continuously improve delivery across our UK Public Sector clients. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining portfolio oversight with direct Delivery Manager responsibility on key engagements. You’ll be accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes while embedding Agile best practices aligned to GDS standards and driving continuous improvement across delivery. Key Responsibilities * Own delivery across all Agile software & data projects * Act as Delivery Manager on complex/high-risk programmes * Ensure delivery across scope, budget, timelines, and quality * Act as a senior escalation point for risks, issues, and stakeholders * Lead a team of Delivery Managers and multidisciplinary resource. * Embed consistent Agile ways of working * Drive process and delivery maturity, governance, and reporting (RAID, financials, capacity) * Build strong relationships with public sector clients * Support commercials, forecasting, and bids/tenders Mandatory Requirements * Proven leadership in Professional Services / Consultancy delivery * Delivery of complex software/data programmes (up to £3m) * Strong Agile delivery expertise * Hands-on experience as a Delivery or Project Manager * Experience managing teams and senior stakeholders * Strong commercial and financial management * SC Clearance (or eligibility) Desirable * UK Public Sector delivery experience * Knowledge of GDS standards & assurance * Experience with Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or data/analytics Why Apply? * High-impact leadership role in public sector transformation * Blend of strategic oversight + hands-on delivery * Opportunity to shape and mature delivery capability * Flexible and hybrid working options

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