Corsham On-Site Defence Programme Director (12m)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Corsham; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Programme Manager in Corsham, working 3 days on site with a 12-month contract and potential extension. The role focuses on establishing governance, commercial, technical and delivery frameworks for defence communications capabilities, coordinating with senior defence leaders and delivery partners.

The successful candidate will drive programme objectives across a complex stakeholder landscape, ensuring alignment with priorities and delivering mature

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, complex programmes.
• Ability to establish governance, controls and delivery frameworks.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders across defence or similar organisations.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Clear briefing and communication skills.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership with clear direction and priorities.
• Develop and maintain programme delivery strategy aligned to defence objectives.
• Maintain oversight of the NGCN landscape and strategic outcomes.
• Champion programme objectives with Defence and industry partners.
• Design and maintain governance, controls and assurance arrangements.
• Establish decision points, gates and stop/go points for oversight.
• Scope and oversee projects within the NGCN portfolio.
• Manage transition of mature capabilities into BAU governance.
• Provide timely, accurate reporting to senior leadership forums.
• Lead business case development and benefits realisation.
• Support SRO in delivering business outcomes.
• Identify issues affecting programme viability and provide recommendations.
• Support development of commercial strategy and procurement activities.
• Ensure procurement aligns with programme outcomes and value.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & controls

Delivery management

Leadership

SC Clearance

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Programme Manager in Corsham, working 3 days on site with a 12-month contract and potential extension. The role focuses on establishing governance, commercial, technical and delivery frameworks for defence communications capabilities, coordinating with senior defence leaders and delivery partners.

The successful candidate will drive programme objectives across a complex stakeholder landscape, ensuring alignment with priorities and delivering mature