Programme Resilience Workstream Lead

Job title: Workstream Lead (Programme Resilience)

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: Subject to clearance

Duration: 12 months

Pay rate: DOE

Location: Whitehaven

Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week)

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Workstream Lead to drive the delivery of a complex portfolio of strategic projects focused on strengthening programme resilience and accelerating mission‑critical delivery. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple interrelated projects, ensuring effective management of budgets, resources, risks, governance, and delivery schedules.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to initiate and shape projects that remove operational vulnerabilities, improve programme resilience, and deliver strategic benefits. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage change, challenge existing ways of working, and drive continuous improvement across project teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high‑impact strategic projects within a demanding and fast‑paced operational environment.

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ project management experience in complex regulated environments.
• APM qualification (or equivalent).
• Ability to gain SC Clearance (UK National Security Vetting Status).

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.