At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead delivery services for complex portfolios supporting the Royal Navy and UK defence.
- Company: Join a global organisation at the forefront of national security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career advancement, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Full-time role with a dynamic work environment across multiple locations.
- Why this job: Shape strategic initiatives and make a real impact on national security.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in delivery services and strategic initiatives.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As a Head of Delivery Services, you'll take on a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the delivery of complex portfolios that support the Royal Navy and wider UK defence. You will align strategic investment with operational delivery, ensuring governance, performance, and continuous improvement are embedded across the organisation. Day-to-day, you'll have the opportunity to influence large-scale programmes, improve infrastructure and capability, and deliver measurable benefits in a safety-critical, highly regulated environment. You'll work at the forefront of defence delivery, contributing to long-term national security while advancing your leadership career at a global organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Leading cross-portfolio delivery, ensuring compliance, governance, and performance standards are consistently achieved.
- Driving strategic initiatives including digital transformation, knowledge management, and continuous improvement.
- Developing and implementing resourcing strategies to align future demand with operational capability.
- Managing interfaces, risks, and dependencies across complex programmes and stakeholder groups.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance delivery outcomes.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at either Plymouth, Bristol or Edinburgh and requires travel to the other sites.
Head of Delivery Services in Plymouth employer: Babcock International
As a leading employer in the defence sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to make a significant impact on national security while advancing your leadership career. With competitive benefits and the opportunity to work across multiple locations such as Plymouth, Bristol, and Edinburgh, we provide a unique platform for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
