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Delivery Manager

PeregrineUK, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
UK, UK, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

SC Cleared Delivery Manager

Permanent | Remote At Peregrine, we're always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivery management across BAU and transition activities.
  • Managing plans, governance, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Supporting and coordinating various boards and forums.
  • Driving desired business outcomes while maintaining day-to-day operational delivery.
  • Working within a high-pressure, high-volume environment.

Candidate Profile

Looking for experienced Delivery Managers who:

  • Have strong PMO, planning, governance, or communications experience.
  • May have experience as a Head of PMO
  • Have transition or transformation delivery experience.
  • Can quickly understand complex environments and prioritise effectively.
  • Are comfortable operating with minimal supervision and direction.
  • Are self-starters who can hit the ground running.
  • Are personable, adaptable, and willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
  • Hold active SC Clearance.
  • Have several years' experience operating as a Delivery Manager.

Nice to haves:

  • Supplier management experience.
  • Public sector experience.
  • Home Office experience.
  • Experience managing competing priorities, including ministerial requests and deadlines.

Working Arrangements

  • Travel will be required every now and again, particularly for those supporting the transition programme. It's not a deal breaker though if they're amazing!
  • Locations they're happy with:
    • Croydon
    • Sheffield
    • Manchester
    • Liverpool
    • Leeds

Environment

  • The transition team will be a close-knit group of experienced delivery professionals.
  • Workloads will be demanding, with high visibility and pressure.
  • Candidates must be comfortable balancing transition activity with keeping BAU services running effectively.

Timing

  • Would like October starts

Additional Selling Points

  • Significant opportunity for career progression and development.
  • Exposure to a high-profile Home Office programme with complex delivery challenges.

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