IGDN SO2/3 Project Team Lead Strategic and Governance

UK Ministry of Defence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defence organization is looking for a Project Team Lead for Strategic and Governance analysis. The role involves leading strategic oversight, conducting stakeholder analysis, and coordinating with government entities. Candidates need to be OF2 or OF3 and have a background in the armed forces. This position encourages hybrid working and may require some travel to key locations in London.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Home to Duty travel eligibility

Qualifications

• Must be an OF2 or OF3 of any specialisation; applicants with a recommendation for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR will be considered.
• Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Overview chapter, synthesising key documents to define Defence’s overseas footprint requirements.
• Conduct Stakeholder Analysis, including interviews and mapping dependencies across Defence.
• Oversee the Governance & Relationships section, proposing models for Lead Command.
• Coordinate with cross-government entities to identify opportunities for alignment.
• Liaise with the Red Team to test assumptions and validate strategic findings.
• Support the drafting of the final report, ensuring operational insights are articulated.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Analysis

Governance architecture

Strategic analysis

Job description

Vacancy Summary

IGDN SO2/3 Project Team Lead Strategic and Governance – a joint opportunity for personnel from Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines.

Closing date: 08/02/2026 23:55
Anticipated start date: April 2026
Engagement type: FTRS – Home Commitment (36 months from date of appointment)
Location: MOD Main Building, London, United Kingdom
Commitment length: 36 months from date of appointment

Unit Function

IGDN commands, supports and assures the UK’s Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOBs) to deliver and enable operations, protect sovereignty and develop global hubs as strategic capabilities.

Position Role

Sector Lead: Strategic & Governance Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Overview chapter, synthesising key documents (SDR, NSS, Soft Power Strategy, etc.) to define Defence’s overseas footprint requirements.
• Conduct Stakeholder Analysis, including interviews and mapping dependencies across Defence, HMG, and Allies.
• Oversee the Governance & Relationships section, proposing models for Lead Command, governance architecture, and integration of 1*/2* structures.
• Coordinate with cross‑government entities (FCDO, DBT) to identify opportunities for alignment and coherence.
• Liaise with the Red Team to test assumptions and validate strategic findings.
• Support the drafting of the final report, ensuring operational insights are clearly articulated.

Qualifications

• Must be an OF2 or OF3 of any specialisation; applicants with a recommendation for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR will be considered.
• Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Application Process

Candidates should follow the application process for their service. For Royal Navy, Army and RAF applicants, submit a 2‑page CV and the 3 most recent OJARs to Maj P A Dryden at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Hybrid working is encouraged with some travel to MOD Main Building and Northwood HQ required.
• Home to Duty travel may be eligible for personnel living more than 9 miles from Main Building.