Ceox Services Ltd
Head of Delivery
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Head of Delivery (Software application development / 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
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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)
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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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