Senior Consultant - Delivery

Senior Consultant – Delivery We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join Better Gov with the Delivery Management function, leading the delivery of digital, technology and transformation programmes across central government clients.

This role sits at the intersection of delivery leadership, stakeholder engagement and consulting.

You will be responsible for ensuring successful outcomes while also shaping solutions, influencing stakeholders and contributing to Better Gov’s growth.

This is not a pure delivery role.

Success will depend on your ability to lead delivery confidently, engage senior stakeholders, and identify opportunities to extend and grow our work.

Offering a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per annum, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex delivery environments and enjoys helping multidisciplinary teams achieve meaningful outcomes for clients.

About Better Gov Better Gov is a UK public-sector digital transformation consultancy.

We help government organisations improve services for citizens and users through practical delivery across digital, data, cloud, technology, systems, service design, programme delivery and organisational change.

We work with central government, local government, Defence, devolved administrations, health and wider public-sector organisations.

Our approach is user-centred, outcome-driven and grounded in delivery credibility.

We work alongside clients to understand their challenges, shape practical solutions and leave teams more capable than we found them.

Digitally Driven, Socially Empowered What you will be doing Programme and delivery leadership You will lead the delivery of complex transformation initiatives across public-sector clients.

• take accountability for end-to-end delivery of programmes, projects or workstreams
• establish delivery governance, reporting and assurance structures
• manage multidisciplinary teams across client, supplier and Better Gov
• identify and manage risks, dependencies and blockers
• ensure delivery aligns to scope, outcomes, timelines and budget
• translate strategic intent into practical, structured delivery plans Stakeholder engagement and client leadership You will operate as a trusted delivery lead with senior stakeholders.
• build and maintain strong relationships with Director / SRO-level stakeholders
• facilitate decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences
• navigate complex organisational and political environments
• act as a credible and confident point of contact for delivery matters
• manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations Consulting and advisory contribution You will contribute to shaping client solutions as well as delivering them
• support the design of transformation approaches and delivery strategies
• lead workshops, discovery sessions and problem-solving activities
• produce high-quality client deliverables and recommendations
• help clients understand trade-offs and make informed decisions
• contribute to shaping practical, outcome-focused solutions Commercial contribution and account growth You will help turn strong delivery into future opportunity
• identify opportunities for follow-on work, extensions and additional scope
• support proposal development, client presentations and pursuits
• apply commercial judgement to delivery decisions (cost, risk, value)
• work with Directors to grow client accounts
• contribute to a pipeline of credible, well-qualified opportunities Leadership and practice contribution You will contribute to the strength of Better Gov’s delivery capability
• support and mentor junior consultants
• contribute to delivery methodologies and best practice
• share learning and insights across teams
• help strengthen Better Gov’s reputation for high-quality delivery What success looks like Success in this role will be measured through
• successful delivery of complex programmes and projects
• strong client relationships and stakeholder trust
• positive client outcomes and repeat business
• contribution to account growth and work extensions
• quality and credibility of delivery approach and outputs
• ability to balance delivery excellence with commercial awareness
• contribution to Better Gov’s reputation as a trusted delivery partner Essential experience You will bring:
• experience delivering digital, technology or transformation programmes
• strong experience within UK central government or equivalent public-sector environments
• a track record of leading delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders (Director / SRO level)
• strong delivery management capability across Agile, hybrid or waterfall environments
• experience contributing to proposals, bids or opportunity shaping
• commercial awareness (cost, value, delivery trade-offs)
• ability to operate independently in a client-facing consulting role
• strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable experience It would be helpful if you also bring:
• experience aligned to GDS, digital service standards or multidisciplinary teams
• familiarity with public-sector procurement and frameworks (e. g.
• G-Cloud, DOS)
• consulting experience within a professional services or SME consultancy
• relevant certifications (Agile, PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe)
• experience across areas such as digital transformation, data, cloud or service design Behaviours and attributes We are looking for someone who is:
• delivery-led and outcome-focused
• credible and confident with senior stakeholders
• commercially aware without being transactional
• pragmatic and able to turn ambiguity into action
• consultative and comfortable challenging where needed
• collaborative and team-oriented
• proactive, organised and resilient
• comfortable working in a growing SME environment
• motivated by improving public services and delivering meaningful change What this role is not
• a pure project management coordination role
• a purely advisory or strategy-only role
• a back-office delivery function
• a Director-level account owner You will combine delivery leadership, consulting and commercial awareness in a single, well-rounded role.

Working model This is a hybrid role.

You will work remotely, from Better Gov locations and from client sites as required.

You should expect to

• attend client engagements across the UK
• work closely with Directors and delivery teams
• support active programme delivery and stakeholder engagement
• contribute to account development and opportunity discussions
• travel where it adds value to delivery or client relationships What we offer
• flexible working arrangements
• entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and fast decision-making
• ambitious, supportive and delivery-focused colleagues
• meaningful work that improves public services
• opportunity to grow into engagement or account leadership
• professional and personal development
• flexible benefits package Equal Opportunity Statement Better Gov is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

How to apply If you are a relationship-driven, commercially minded professional who wants to help grow a public-sector consultancy with purpose, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply by sending your CV to people@bettergov. co. uk along with a short note outlining why this role is of interest.