DASP Programme Governance Lead (SO2)

UK Ministry of Defence; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RAF High Wycombe is advertising a Governance SO2 role within the Air Cap DASP Governance function. The post is Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) with an anticipated start in November 2026 and a 3-year engagement.

You will direct programme governance across the DASP sub-portfolio, implementing policy and ensuring alignment with PMCF standards and Defence guidance. Primary duties include advising on governance artefacts, line-managing IM and Assurance, and coordinating sub-portfolio

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for officer-level RAF promotion (Sqn Ldr/Maj/Lt Cdr/Flt Lt).
• Experience delivering programme governance artefacts.
• Familiar with DASP policies, PMCF and P3M frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance artefacts advice for the DASP sub-portfolio to staff with programme responsibilities.
• Fulfil Line Manager responsibilities for the SO3 IM and Assurance role.
• Develop, maintain and update Sub-Portfolio Plans per MOD policy and PMCF guidance.
• Serve as main POC for plan implementation and cross-project alignment.
• Ensure all TSRs are up to date with latest governance guidance.
• Develop an assurance framework to ensure ISR programmes comply with PMCF.

Skills

RAF rank eligibility

Programme governance

Stakeholder liaison

ISR experience

Governance delivery

PM qualifications

Job description

RAF High Wycombe is advertising a Governance SO2 role within the Air Cap DASP Governance function. The post is Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) with an anticipated start in November 2026 and a 3-year engagement.

You will direct programme governance across the DASP sub-portfolio, implementing policy and ensuring alignment with PMCF standards and Defence guidance. Primary duties include advising on governance artefacts, line-managing IM and Assurance, and coordinating sub-portfolio