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
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
* 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
The Details
* Length: 6 months
* IR35: Inside
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