North Highland
Programme Manager (SC Clearance Required)
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We're seeking a Programme Manager to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our Central Government client.
Please note, this is an initial 3-6 month PAYE Umbrella contract that will require 2 days working onsite in London. A valid SC clearance used within the last 12 months will also be required due to the nature of the role.
Summary
As a Programme Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a high-profile programme of ministerial reforms, serving as the strategic integrator across multiple workstreams and ensuring that policy intent is translated into sustainable operational outcomes. This role will drive meaningful change by coordinating activity across policy, service design, analysis, business change, digital delivery and operational teams, while maintaining oversight of complex interdependencies and risks in a highly scrutinised environment.
You Will
- Lead end-to-end delivery of a transformational programme, coordinating activity across three initial workstreams, expanding to additional workstreams post-summer
- Act as the strategic integrator, maintaining oversight of interdependencies, risks and downstream operational impacts
- Provide robust programme and project leadership, overseeing delivery against ministerial commitments
- Build and maintain strong relationships across a complex stakeholder ecosystem, fostering collaboration between historically disparate functions
- Lead programme governance, reporting and assurance, engaging regularly with senior leaders at Strategic Civil Service level
- Chair a cross-functional Project Steering Group comprising senior stakeholders and directly support working groups
- Produce strategic briefings for senior government officials, including the Permanent Secretary and Ministers
- Operate across a complex delivery landscape spanning public policy, legislation, service design, digital and data transformation, business change and operational delivery
- Support engagement with ministerial committees and governance forums
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Ideally, We'd Like
- Proven experience in leading large-scale, complex programmes in government or similar highly regulated environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
- Experience producing strategic briefings and engaging with senior leadership teams
- Strong governance and project management expertise
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Ability to navigate complex organisational structures and competing priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience in policy delivery, digital transformation, or business change initiatives
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strategic thinking combined with practical delivery focus
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.
This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company.
North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
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