At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate contracts and manage programme governance for cutting-edge timing projects.
- Company: Join a world-leading authority in precision timing with a focus on digital infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for significant career growth and contribution to national security.
- Why this job: Be part of a revolutionary project that secures essential services for modern society.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract management and knowledge of programme governance required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our world-leading Time & Frequency department and National Timing Centre (NTC) programme are seeking a Programme Coordinator with experience in contract management and programme controls.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the global authority in precision timing at a defining moment for UK digital infrastructure. Backed by a government investment of £180 million, we are developing a world-first resilient time distribution capability that will provide industry with a robust complement to satellite systems such as GPS – which are increasingly vulnerable to disruption from solar storms, jamming and spoofing. This will underpin essential services; including Telecommunications, Online banking, Emergency response, Transport networks, and Wider digital and data-driven operations. Together, these services form the backbone of modern society - and your leadership will help ensure they remain secure, reliable and robust even if global navigation satellite systems fail.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintenance, tracking, and reporting of contract documentation and performance
- Managing and coordinating end-to-end contract change control process
- Commercial and programme governance activities
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills, experience, and qualifications:
- Experience in contract management processes (such as reporting and change control)
- Knowledge of programme governance, reporting, assurance frameworks, risk management, and control processes
- Supplier management and procurement
ADVANTAGEOUS
- Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations
- Proven experience supporting complex projects/programmes
- Experience working on Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) programmes
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. However, to work in this role in the Time & Frequency department, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Contact Details:
National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Recruitment Team
