Workforce Strategy Project Delivery Consultant

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As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.
We're seeking a Project Delivery Consultant (Workforce Strategy) to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our civil service client

Please note, this is an initial 3-6 month PAYE Umbrella contract that will require 2-3 days working on site in London.

Applicants must also be eligible for BPSS clearance

SUMMARY

As a Workforce Strategy Project Delivery Consultant, you will drive the execution of the Civil Service Digital Strategy across multiple high-impact projects. You will work at the strategic level, reporting to senior leadership and ensuring that project timelines and outcomes align with our Modern Government Blueprint mandate. Your role will be instrumental in scaling delivery across a multi-agency approach, transforming how we approach digital transformation within the public sector.

YOU WILL:

• Support and delivery of strategic projects that span our digital transformation principles

• Monitor project timelines and ensure acceptance criteria are met consistently

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple agencies to coordinate delivery

• Report on project progress and outcomes to senior leadership

• Manage stakeholder communication and ensure alignment on strategic objectives

• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project delivery

• Develop and maintain project documentation and governance frameworks

• Support the scaling of Civil Service Digital Strategy initiatives across departments

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Experience in project delivery within the public sector or government environments

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects

• Strong understanding of digital transformation and change management principles

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to work at strategic level with senior leadership and cross-agency partners

• Experience in workforce strategy or organisational development

• Demonstrated ability to meet tight timelines and deliver measurable outcomes

• Professional qualification in project management (desirable)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence without direct authority

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.
This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.