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We’re looking for an exceptional Project Delivery professional to join us as the new Head of Project Delivery Capability to help us make a difference to our planet.
As our Head of Project Delivery Capability, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work.
Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we will do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone.
World changing work
From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. We’re a force for good
- focusing on our environmental and social impact. We’re experts by nature
- always learning and developing to do things better. We live and breathe it
- putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making. We’re better together
- understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater. We keep evolving
- pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers. Your world of expertise
You will be a highly experienced and inspirational project professional. You will drive profession and capability maturity through leadership and direction of the Met Office's project delivery capability, creating extraordinary impact and benefit for the customer through your multidisciplinary project and programme teams. Ensure the delivery of outcomes defined in the P3M maturity plan, and continuous improvement in project delivery focus and professional competencies/capabilities aligned with guidance and standards of Government Project Delivery Profession. Empower your teams through effective engagement and collaboration to ensure clear and consistent delivery which meets business needs and supports the achievement of the Met Office strategy. Ensure continual alignment of the profession and capability to Met Office strategic direction, particularly at moments of Strategy Refresh. Work internally and externally to support the ongoing growth of the Delivery Profession as a Deputy Head of Profession, maintaining your continued professional development to be able to provide credible leadership within project delivery, for example through engagement with the APM, and through acting as an IPA Accredited Reviewer. Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their ‘54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list. As our Head of Project Delivery Capability, your total reward package will be up to £89,943 annually, which includes: An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave. Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience:
Professional qualifications and/or chartership such as APM, Managing Successful Programmes, and Project Leadership Programme. Demonstration of leadership competencies commensurate with CMI standards Stage 3. Demonstrable experience creating a diverse and inclusive environment; understanding the benefits of an inclusive culture and using this to realise business results. Experienced Line Manager who has managed large delivery teams across a geographically dispersed workforce, and all aspects of budget, financial planning and resource allocation. Demonstrable experience of people and capability development, and performance management, with passion and integrity. Experienced and active IPA Accredited Reviewer. How to Apply
If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire (maximum 1200 words in total). We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date Sunday 26th January at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from Monday 10th February. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How We Can Help
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at careers@metoffice.gov.uk. If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.
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From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. We’re a force for good
- focusing on our environmental and social impact. We’re experts by nature
- always learning and developing to do things better. We live and breathe it
- putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making. We’re better together
- understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater. We keep evolving
- pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers. Your world of expertise
You will be a highly experienced and inspirational project professional. You will drive profession and capability maturity through leadership and direction of the Met Office's project delivery capability, creating extraordinary impact and benefit for the customer through your multidisciplinary project and programme teams. Ensure the delivery of outcomes defined in the P3M maturity plan, and continuous improvement in project delivery focus and professional competencies/capabilities aligned with guidance and standards of Government Project Delivery Profession. Empower your teams through effective engagement and collaboration to ensure clear and consistent delivery which meets business needs and supports the achievement of the Met Office strategy. Ensure continual alignment of the profession and capability to Met Office strategic direction, particularly at moments of Strategy Refresh. Work internally and externally to support the ongoing growth of the Delivery Profession as a Deputy Head of Profession, maintaining your continued professional development to be able to provide credible leadership within project delivery, for example through engagement with the APM, and through acting as an IPA Accredited Reviewer. Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their ‘54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list. As our Head of Project Delivery Capability, your total reward package will be up to £89,943 annually, which includes: An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave. Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience:
Professional qualifications and/or chartership such as APM, Managing Successful Programmes, and Project Leadership Programme. Demonstration of leadership competencies commensurate with CMI standards Stage 3. Demonstrable experience creating a diverse and inclusive environment; understanding the benefits of an inclusive culture and using this to realise business results. Experienced Line Manager who has managed large delivery teams across a geographically dispersed workforce, and all aspects of budget, financial planning and resource allocation. Demonstrable experience of people and capability development, and performance management, with passion and integrity. Experienced and active IPA Accredited Reviewer. How to Apply
If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire (maximum 1200 words in total). We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date Sunday 26th January at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from Monday 10th February. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How We Can Help
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at careers@metoffice.gov.uk. If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.
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