Strategic Deputy Director, Capital Works NBC Programme

Government Recruitment Service; Weybridge; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 178,000; Full time

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Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is hiring a Deputy Director for Capital Works within the National Biosecurity Centre (NBC) programme based in York. The role leads capital-delivery on enabling/infrastructure works, ensuring site readiness for 2027, while keeping the Weybridge site operational.

The postholder will drive investment governance, manage key stakeholder relationships, lead on benefits realisation and workforce strategy, and report progress to the NBC Senior Leadership team and Defra

Responsibilities

• Overall client-side lead for capital project delivery (NBC ICF).
• Support development of project delivery strategies with Programme Director and Sponsors.
• Ensure compliance with planning conditions for all projects.
• Keep projects aligned with programme constraints; manage financial approvals and change control.
• Build relationships with APHA, Defra Group Property, regulators to ensure safety and biosecurity standards.
• Lead workforce strategy and recruitment to build long-term capability; report progress to NBC Senior Leadership and Defra.
• Support SRO and Programme Director to maintain credibility within Defra.
• Note: may be required to carry out additional duties within grade/skill.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is hiring a Deputy Director for Capital Works within the National Biosecurity Centre (NBC) programme based in York. The role leads capital-delivery on enabling/infrastructure works, ensuring site readiness for 2027, while keeping the Weybridge site operational.

The postholder will drive investment governance, manage key stakeholder relationships, lead on benefits realisation and workforce strategy, and report progress to the NBC Senior Leadership team and Defra