We welcome applications from all communities, and we don’t discriminate against any identity. We’re interested to hear from you, regardless of your background.

Are you experienced in the delivery of infrastructure projects or programmes?

Do you have expectational communication skills and can you build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders?

Are you adaptable and cope well with change?

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.

Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.

Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) Programme Delivery Directorate is responsible for delivery of all the major projects and programmes which are of high value and complexity, and the management of high value, operationally critical contracts. The Directorate is also responsible for ensuring that all projects and programmes deliver the intended outcomes and provide value for money.

The Senior Delivery Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and management of effective and efficient Project and Programme management processes. Leading on projects to ensure successful delivery on time, to budget and delivering the anticipated benefits.

This role will be based in the Southampton HQ. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage a mixture of projects, providing the Project Management function as required within the Programme Delivery Directorate.
• Lead and deliver programme workstreams and projects, including associated plans, through all stages of their lifecycle as required, within a defined timeframe.
• Manage any required procurements associated with the workstreams and projects that they are managing.
• Manage suppliers and MCA stakeholders to deliver and implement projects post contract award.
• Work with a range of internal and external stakeholders and supporting resources to achieve the above across the MCA, including other programme team members, operational stakeholders, legal, commercial, financial and technical leads, DfT, Cabinet Office and wider government stakeholders.

For further information about the role, please see the attached.

About you

To thrive in this role, you will bring experience of working on the delivery of infrastructure projects or programmes and can quickly adapt to changing requirements.

You are organised and have the ability to work on your own and as part of a team to deliver results to tight deadlines.

You have exceptional communication skills and can build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will have experience of managing a service delivery contract.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out what it's like to work at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Job contact :

Name :
Laura Edwards
Email :
laura.edwards@mcga.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
DFTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk