Senior Delivery Manager
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £57,204 to £68,558 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Min £62,988 (London) - £57,204 (National) Maximum £68,558 (London) -£63,953 (National) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | York |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 439528/3 |
Summary
The Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow (PSR TL&G) team is at the heart of the UK government’s initiative to drive innovation and reform in public service delivery. With the £100 million PSR Innovation Fund, our team collaborates with local authorities and government departments across the United Kingdom and with the Devolved Governments to design, test, and grow innovative solutions that enhance public service outcomes. By employing a "Test & Learn" approach, we focus on creating evidence-based improvements while relieving pressures on public services. Our work involves piloting foundational programmes and place-based initiatives to accelerate mission delivery, support preventative measures, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation in public
As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will be a key leader, accountable for driving delivery across the programme, with a focus on agile methodologies. You will leverage your expertise in Agile and Lean practices, commercial and financial management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes. You will also play a crucial role in coaching and mentoring place-based teams (accelerators), building team capability, and shaping the programme's governance and planning, particularly around outcome-based frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing programme delivery and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Engaging and managing senior stakeholders, bridging communication gaps between technical and non-technical teams.
- Coaching and mentoring Delivery Managers to enhance team capability and performance across teams.
- Managing commercial relationships with strategic delivery partners and ensuring value for money.
- Contributing to financial planning and budget management for the programme.
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