GovPass Delivery Manager (PMO and Business Change)

Government Recruitment Service; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Swindon is seeking a GovPass Delivery Manager to oversee governance and change strategy in a major program. The ideal candidate will foster collaboration, implement stakeholder plans, and manage various service aspects. This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to government initiatives and promote a culture of adaptability and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and change strategy.
• Ability to foster collaboration and communication.
• Skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Promote adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Develop change strategies aligned with GovPass objectives.
• Create and implement stakeholder engagement plans.
• Establish PMO standards to monitor performance.
• Design training and development plans.
• Manage financial, commercial, risk, and resource aspects.

Skills

Exceptional organisational and analytical skills

Outstanding stakeholder engagement abilities

Strong problem-solving skills

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Job description

The Government Property Agency (GPA) is the largest property holder in government, managing over £2.1 billion in assets and more than 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the Civil Service by creating excellent workplaces, leading the UK's largest commercial office programme, reducing carbon emissions from government offices, and delivering value for taxpayers. We seek innovative, solutions-focused individuals to join our team.

As the custodian of the UK’s strongest covenant – His Majesty’s Government – we lead major programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme, and Net Zero Programme, providing modern, cost-effective real estate services.

Innovation and progress underpin our culture. We promote lifelong learning, curiosity, and self-improvement. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, emphasizing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) to ensure our services meet the diverse needs of government departments and civil servants.

Join our dynamic team that leads with purpose—improving sustainability, fostering social value, promoting inclusivity and flexibility, and supporting economic growth. Contribute meaningfully, influence decisions, have your voice heard, and help shape our future.

The GPA is dedicated to representing the communities we serve by embedding Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in all we do. We encourage applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, or part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The GovPass Programme is modernising Access Control Systems across HMG, establishing a new UK government standard for card encryption, enhancing building security, and enabling greater interoperability through innovative technology.

GovPass operates across the UK in HMG estates, including iconic buildings and departments, with plans to expand further.

The GovPass Delivery Manager (PMO and Business Change) plays a vital role in the programme’s success. You will oversee governance, change strategy, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and continuous improvement.

You will need:

• Exceptional organisational and analytical skills
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement abilities and rapport-building skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with adaptability in a fast-paced environment

While not managing direct reports, you will be the key connector within the team, fostering collaboration, communication, and alignment to achieve shared goals and deliver outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement, fostering acceptance of change initiatives
• Develop change strategies aligned with GovPass objectives
• Create and implement stakeholder engagement plans to keep stakeholders informed and involved
• Establish and apply PMO standards to support and monitor performance
• Design and deliver training and development plans for the team and service
• Manage financial, commercial, risk, and resource aspects
• Support planning and delivery across various service strands