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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