Expert Delivery Strategist

2 days ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Inspire People Full time

Immerse yourself in the heart of the global economy with a dynamic opportunity at Inspire People and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The role of an experienced Delivery Lead demands strategic vision, leadership acumen, and a passion for driving high-performing teams.

The salary for this position is estimated to be between £67,138 and £87,000 per annum, depending on location and technical skills. This figure is based on industry standards and comparable roles within the UK market.

This pivotal role will see you working closely with the Portfolio Service Owner and Product Lead to shape the delivery community's direction. Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting delivery managers across mission teams through information sharing, upskilling, and collaborative problem-solving
  • Optimising the platform's delivery approach by identifying blockers, dependencies, and best-practice processes
  • Developing and implementing resourcing strategies to drive team success

To excel in this role, you'll need to possess:

  • Expertise in Agile and Lean practices, with a strong ability to coach and guide teams towards GDS standards
  • Proven commercial management skills, including negotiation, budget-setting, and risk mitigation
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a focus on building relationships and moderating complex discussions
  • A deep understanding of financial management principles, including business-case development and value proposition communication
  • The ability to maintain delivery momentum, address risks and issues, and facilitate process improvement
  • A keen sense of team dynamics and collaboration, with experience in coaching and mentoring individuals and teams

Beyond the core responsibilities, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career and contribute meaningfully to the UK economy. Benefits include:

  • Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth
  • A flexible, hybrid working environment that balances productivity with work-life balance
  • An inclusive and diverse company culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
  • A competitive Civil Service pension scheme with employer contributions averaging 27%
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with service
  • Three paid volunteering days per year
  • An employee benefits programme featuring cycle-to-work schemes and more

Please note that this role requires SC clearance, with a requirement to have been present in the UK for at least three of the last five years. DBT does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration Skilled Worker License sponsor and cannot sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.


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