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Senior Delivery Manager

Job details
Posting date: 24 March 2026
Salary: £56,375 to £69,105 per year
Additional salary information: National: £56,375 - £62,830 London: £62,000 - £69,105, plus industry leading pension and benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 April 2026
Location: Reading
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 453205/4

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Summary

Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.

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A Senior Delivery Manager is accountable for the effective delivery of complex, high risk products and services. Within Defra, you could be helping to protect homes and businesses from flooding, make our air and rivers cleaner, protect animals and the environment, support farmers, and ensure food security.

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