PMO Lead / Programme Governance Lead / Approvals and Assurance Lead DV clearance - you must have this in order to apply 4-5 days a week onsite in Corsham Inside IR35 £500-£600 a day SR2 is supporting a high profile defence programme seeking an experienced Approvals & Assurance Lead to play a critical role. This position will sit at the heart of governance, assurance, and planning activity, ensuring alignment across complex programme dependencies and driving standards adoption across a multi-project environment. This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, governance expertise, and the ability to operate effectively within a secure, fast paced defence setting. Given the secure nature of the work and the quick turn around needed, applicants must already hold active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance; we cannot put you through this if you do not already have it. Key Responsibilities Provide input into planning and scheduling activities within the PSO Develop and enhance dashboarding capability to improve programme visibility and decision-making Drive adoption of GovS002 standards across projects and programmes Act as Scrum Master for the PSO Planner task list, ensuring effective delivery cadence Maintain a forward-looking view of approvals, milestones, delivery points, and contract end dates Support the development of programme-level assumptions and assurance views Act as Engagement Manager for key third-party contract delivery Experience required: Active DV Clearance - essential Strong experience within programme governance, assurance, or PMO/PSO environments Experience working in defence or similarly regulated environments Proven ability to manage dependencies, risks, and approvals processes across complex programmes Experience driving standards adoption (e.g. GovS002 or equivalent) Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working with dashboards, reporting, and programme visibility tools Agile delivery understanding, including Scrum Master responsibilities The Details Length: 6 months IR35: Inside Rate: £500 - £600 per day Location: Corsham (on-site 4-5 days per week) If you have active DV and this role sounds like it could be right for you, please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.