At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex supplier exit and service transition programmes in the Public Sector.
- Company: Renowned consultancy with a focus on impactful projects.
- Benefits: Up to £920 per day, primarily remote work, and a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact while working on high-stakes projects.
- Qualifications: Programme Director-level experience and active SC clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a Programme Director to lead complex supplier exit and service transition programmes, ensuring continuity, effective knowledge transfer and rapid stabilisation for an end client within the Public Sector.
Key Requirements:
- Programme Director-level experience delivering complex insourcing, supplier exit, service mobilisation and transition programmes within large, regulated or mission-critical environments.
- Active SC & ideally NPPV3 Clearance.
- Proven experience being a trusted advisor who builds strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders; able to influence, challenge constructively and guide decision-making in sensitive, high-risk engagements.
- Deep capability across transition readiness, supplier handover, knowledge transfer, operational readiness, service management and post-transition stabilisation.
- The ability to identify and mitigate risks relating to service continuity, knowledge loss, operational capability and governance, ensuring stable transfer of service ownership.
- Able to identify, shape and articulate practical, fundable work packages (e.g. readiness assessments, exit assurance, stabilisation plans) aligned to validated client needs.
- Strong experience working seamlessly across programme teams, service operations, architecture, commercial and suppliers, acting as a unifying bridge across stakeholders.
- Can bring structure to ambiguity, focuses on outcomes over process, and avoids unnecessary complexity while maintaining governance discipline.
- Ensures effective capture and transfer of explicit and tacit knowledge, supporting rapid service stabilisation and enabling long-term operational improvement.
Programme Director - Active SC, NPPV3 in London employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a leading consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our London-based team enjoys the flexibility of primarily remote work, alongside competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional growth in complex public sector projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact while working with top-tier professionals in a supportive environment that champions your career development.
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