National Audit Office
Job description Senior Project Delivery Manager Contract type: Permanent Full Time Location: London or Newcastle offices based with a min 2 days a week attendance in either office. Salary: London c£74,000 Newcastle c£64,750 plus civil service employee pension contribution of 28.9% Nationality Requirement: UK Nationals Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Please be aware that we do not provide sponsorship for work visas for this position. Applicants must already meet the nationality requirements outlined above. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the HR Service desk should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 28th June. There will be two stage interview process with the 1st stage being conducted over MS Teams WC 6th July and the final stage taking place in our offices WC 13th July. For the final stage candidates will be expected to provide a short presentation. About the NAO The National Audit Office (NAO) scrutinises public spending on behalf of Parliament, helping it hold government departments to account and supporting public service leaders to improve performance and service delivery. We are totally independent of government. About the job The Senior Project Delivery Manager is responsible for leading delivery of digital projects and workstreams within the Digital Services team. The role will provide clear project reporting to project boards and the Head of IT. The role will lead governance, reporting, risk and issue management and stakeholder coordination. The role operates in a matrix management environment rather than formal line management. The successful candidate will have experience of using PRINCE2 or agile methodologies whilst collaborating with mixed teams to achieve common goals. Azure DevOps experience/awareness is also beneficial. Key responsibilities include: Project Management Setting up projects with the NAO's standard templates to ensure major milestones and activities to achieve them are captured, monitored, and reported against. Maintain project plans and controls throughout delivery to support project tracking and reporting. Provide clear updates to management on project progress, proactively raising concerns, issues, and risks with project team members, and escalating where required. Work with business and technical architects, designers, and analysts to ensure projects adhere to standards. Collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise effectively across multiple projects to deliver the greatest impact. There will be no formal line management responsibilities, but individual projects will entail coordinating project teams of NAO staff, typically through a matrix-management model and third-party resources. The role reports to the Head of PMO or equivalent. Internal/External relationships: DS management, all within DS, Engagement & Change, Business Analysts, Test Leads, and other Delivery Managers Programme / Project Boards, Programme / Project delivery team members Build effective relationships with staff at all levels, working directly with users to ensure technology systems and services meet user and wider business needs. Build effective relationships across NAO audit and corporate service teams to ensure stakeholders remain engaged and informed. Work closely with service owners to ensure priorities, resource implications and service impacts are understood and managed. External relationships with suppliers. Resources managed: Staff: No line management responsibilities. Staff allocation management will depend on the size of projects. Projects can comprise cross-functional teams at a range of seniorities. External resources: Manage external consultants and specialists as required. Budget: Support the management of project budgets and financial controls, as appropriate. Job responsibilities The Senior Project Delivery Manager is responsible for delivering key projects within the NAO's digital change programme. Key responsibilities include: Project Delivery (95%) Lead the delivery and day-to-day management of Digital Services projects. Help define and document the project scope, goals and deliverables that support business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Manage projects on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the sponsor / Project Board through the full life cycle, in accordance with NAO guidance and standards. Produce high-quality project reporting and governance documentation, including progress, risk, issue and status reporting for project teams, senior stakeholders, and boards. Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective financial control. Establish project controls and ensure they are effective (e.g. governance, risk and issue management, highlight and exception reporting, project reviews). Communicate project goals and progress clearly to team members and stakeholders. Support the technical project owner by helping to lead and coordinate project delivery teams, delegating where appropriate, to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of fit-for-purpose business and technology solutions. Work with others to develop change management plans, including communication and engagement plans. Manage stakeholder relationships across the business to support successful project initiation, transition into business-as-usual, and closure. Ensure projects are appropriately resourced to deliver the required outputs, negotiating with department managers and external suppliers to secure resources as needed. Identify and manage project and inter-project dependencies, including critical path activities. Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Proactively manage changes to project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans, providing project boards with options for resolution. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project lifecycle. Build strong working relationships that support successful project delivery. Lead project reviews and capture lessons learned to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Apply appropriate project delivery tools, governance, and controls to support effective project execution. Share knowledge and embed good project delivery practice across the team. Contribute to solution development by ensuring options align with business needs and relevant information and data architecture. Personnel Management (5%) Provide timely, delivery-focused feedback on the contribution of project team members through agreed project and performance processes. Support, coach and coordinate project team members and contractors encouraging proactive working and accountability. Delegate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. Key skills, behaviours, and experience Qualifications and Training: Formal training and experience in at least one modern software development lifecycle / methodology (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile) - essential. Essential Experience Experience of delivering digital change initiatives and projects including infrastructure, cloud, or network related change. Strong leadership and coordination skills, with experience of leading multi-disciplinary business and technology teams, and the ability to coordinate resources effectively. Experience of planning, monitoring, and reporting on projects using relevant tools (e.g. MS Project, Azure DevOps). Desirable Experience Experience of using Azure DevOps. Experience of workshop facilitation. Skills and behaviours Positive, delivery-focused approach. Self-aware with excellent people skills. Ability to negotiate, manage conflict, influence outcomes, and gain buy-in for new initiatives and ways of working. Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, key stakeholders, and technical staff at all levels, including presentation skills. Ability to clearly articulate and communicate project concepts and issues to both technical and non-technical staff. Understanding of business analysis techniques and how they support the delivery of digital change projects. Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a complex and changing environment. Equal opportunities and diversity Disability and Reasonable Adjustments: Applicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee an interview to an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role . click apply for full job details
Job description Senior Project Delivery Manager Contract type: Permanent Full Time Location: London or Newcastle offices based with a min 2 days a week attendance in either office. Salary: London c£74,000 Newcastle c£64,750 plus civil service employee pension contribution of 28.9% Nationality Requirement: UK Nationals Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Please be aware that we do not provide sponsorship for work visas for this position. Applicants must already meet the nationality requirements outlined above. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the HR Service desk should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 28th June. There will be two stage interview process with the 1st stage being conducted over MS Teams WC 6th July and the final stage taking place in our offices WC 13th July. For the final stage candidates will be expected to provide a short presentation. About the NAO The National Audit Office (NAO) scrutinises public spending on behalf of Parliament, helping it hold government departments to account and supporting public service leaders to improve performance and service delivery. We are totally independent of government. About the job The Senior Project Delivery Manager is responsible for leading delivery of digital projects and workstreams within the Digital Services team. The role will provide clear project reporting to project boards and the Head of IT. The role will lead governance, reporting, risk and issue management and stakeholder coordination. The role operates in a matrix management environment rather than formal line management. The successful candidate will have experience of using PRINCE2 or agile methodologies whilst collaborating with mixed teams to achieve common goals. Azure DevOps experience/awareness is also beneficial. Key responsibilities include: Project Management Setting up projects with the NAO's standard templates to ensure major milestones and activities to achieve them are captured, monitored, and reported against. Maintain project plans and controls throughout delivery to support project tracking and reporting. Provide clear updates to management on project progress, proactively raising concerns, issues, and risks with project team members, and escalating where required. Work with business and technical architects, designers, and analysts to ensure projects adhere to standards. Collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise effectively across multiple projects to deliver the greatest impact. There will be no formal line management responsibilities, but individual projects will entail coordinating project teams of NAO staff, typically through a matrix-management model and third-party resources. The role reports to the Head of PMO or equivalent. Internal/External relationships: DS management, all within DS, Engagement & Change, Business Analysts, Test Leads, and other Delivery Managers Programme / Project Boards, Programme / Project delivery team members Build effective relationships with staff at all levels, working directly with users to ensure technology systems and services meet user and wider business needs. Build effective relationships across NAO audit and corporate service teams to ensure stakeholders remain engaged and informed. Work closely with service owners to ensure priorities, resource implications and service impacts are understood and managed. External relationships with suppliers. Resources managed: Staff: No line management responsibilities. Staff allocation management will depend on the size of projects. Projects can comprise cross-functional teams at a range of seniorities. External resources: Manage external consultants and specialists as required. Budget: Support the management of project budgets and financial controls, as appropriate. Job responsibilities The Senior Project Delivery Manager is responsible for delivering key projects within the NAO's digital change programme. Key responsibilities include: Project Delivery (95%) Lead the delivery and day-to-day management of Digital Services projects. Help define and document the project scope, goals and deliverables that support business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Manage projects on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the sponsor / Project Board through the full life cycle, in accordance with NAO guidance and standards. Produce high-quality project reporting and governance documentation, including progress, risk, issue and status reporting for project teams, senior stakeholders, and boards. Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective financial control. Establish project controls and ensure they are effective (e.g. governance, risk and issue management, highlight and exception reporting, project reviews). Communicate project goals and progress clearly to team members and stakeholders. Support the technical project owner by helping to lead and coordinate project delivery teams, delegating where appropriate, to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of fit-for-purpose business and technology solutions. Work with others to develop change management plans, including communication and engagement plans. Manage stakeholder relationships across the business to support successful project initiation, transition into business-as-usual, and closure. Ensure projects are appropriately resourced to deliver the required outputs, negotiating with department managers and external suppliers to secure resources as needed. Identify and manage project and inter-project dependencies, including critical path activities. Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Proactively manage changes to project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans, providing project boards with options for resolution. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project lifecycle. Build strong working relationships that support successful project delivery. Lead project reviews and capture lessons learned to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Apply appropriate project delivery tools, governance, and controls to support effective project execution. Share knowledge and embed good project delivery practice across the team. Contribute to solution development by ensuring options align with business needs and relevant information and data architecture. Personnel Management (5%) Provide timely, delivery-focused feedback on the contribution of project team members through agreed project and performance processes. Support, coach and coordinate project team members and contractors encouraging proactive working and accountability. Delegate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. Key skills, behaviours, and experience Qualifications and Training: Formal training and experience in at least one modern software development lifecycle / methodology (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile) - essential. Essential Experience Experience of delivering digital change initiatives and projects including infrastructure, cloud, or network related change. Strong leadership and coordination skills, with experience of leading multi-disciplinary business and technology teams, and the ability to coordinate resources effectively. Experience of planning, monitoring, and reporting on projects using relevant tools (e.g. MS Project, Azure DevOps). Desirable Experience Experience of using Azure DevOps. Experience of workshop facilitation. Skills and behaviours Positive, delivery-focused approach. Self-aware with excellent people skills. Ability to negotiate, manage conflict, influence outcomes, and gain buy-in for new initiatives and ways of working. Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, key stakeholders, and technical staff at all levels, including presentation skills. Ability to clearly articulate and communicate project concepts and issues to both technical and non-technical staff. Understanding of business analysis techniques and how they support the delivery of digital change projects. Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a complex and changing environment. Equal opportunities and diversity Disability and Reasonable Adjustments: Applicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee an interview to an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role . click apply for full job details
Allen Associates
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Digital Marketing Executive Our client is seeking a Digital Marketing Executive for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. Working in a team of four, the role involves managing online marketing, social media, email campaigns, and the B2B e-commerce portal, to promote and sell products for trade and general public. Digital Marketing Executive Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Manage and execute digital marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, SEO strategies, and social media activity to support brand visibility and growth. Oversee and enhance the B2B E-Commerce portal, ensuring smooth operation, accurate product information, and alignment with business goals. Coordinate promotional campaigns across digital platforms, including Amazon and the UK website, in line with KPI targets. Support design needs by creating digital assets and assisting the marketing designer with internal and external publications. Maintain corporate brand guidelines and ensure consistent use of branding across all digital and print communications. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve website productivity, user experience, and digital advertising efforts. Digital Marketing Executive Benefits A well-established but growing company. Other benefits include; Performance & KPI related bonuses 25 Holidays (plus bank holidays) Day off for Birthday 4 x Life Insurance Contributory pension scheme - 5% from Company 3% from employee Monthly Coffee Morning Free Parking The Company Providing products trade and general use across UK retail and ecommerce. This is a full-time, 12-Month Maternity Cover Contract, commencing December 2025 Digital Marketing Executive Essentials Proven hands-on experience managing social media channels and ad accounts, including campaigns via Google Ads and YouTube Strong understanding and application of SEO best practices across both B2B and B2C marketing campaigns Practical experience with e-commerce platforms, particularly within a B2B environment Strategic mindset with the technical skills to implement, optimise, and measure digital marketing campaigns against key KPIs Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners Demonstrates adaptability, resilience, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Creative thinker with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Detail-oriented, hardworking, and capable of delivering results with minimal supervision from day one Location Based in South Oxfordshire, this is an office-based role, but you can work from home 1 day per week. There is ample free parking available onsite. Action If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours. Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter
Digital Marketing Executive Our client is seeking a Digital Marketing Executive for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. Working in a team of four, the role involves managing online marketing, social media, email campaigns, and the B2B e-commerce portal, to promote and sell products for trade and general public. Digital Marketing Executive Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Manage and execute digital marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, SEO strategies, and social media activity to support brand visibility and growth. Oversee and enhance the B2B E-Commerce portal, ensuring smooth operation, accurate product information, and alignment with business goals. Coordinate promotional campaigns across digital platforms, including Amazon and the UK website, in line with KPI targets. Support design needs by creating digital assets and assisting the marketing designer with internal and external publications. Maintain corporate brand guidelines and ensure consistent use of branding across all digital and print communications. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve website productivity, user experience, and digital advertising efforts. Digital Marketing Executive Benefits A well-established but growing company. Other benefits include; Performance & KPI related bonuses 25 Holidays (plus bank holidays) Day off for Birthday 4 x Life Insurance Contributory pension scheme - 5% from Company 3% from employee Monthly Coffee Morning Free Parking The Company Providing products trade and general use across UK retail and ecommerce. This is a full-time, 12-Month Maternity Cover Contract, commencing December 2025 Digital Marketing Executive Essentials Proven hands-on experience managing social media channels and ad accounts, including campaigns via Google Ads and YouTube Strong understanding and application of SEO best practices across both B2B and B2C marketing campaigns Practical experience with e-commerce platforms, particularly within a B2B environment Strategic mindset with the technical skills to implement, optimise, and measure digital marketing campaigns against key KPIs Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners Demonstrates adaptability, resilience, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Creative thinker with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Detail-oriented, hardworking, and capable of delivering results with minimal supervision from day one Location Based in South Oxfordshire, this is an office-based role, but you can work from home 1 day per week. There is ample free parking available onsite. Action If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours. Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter
