
Public SectorInvestmentDelivery Manager
Full Time | £54,605 - £63,705 (dependent on experience)
Hybrid working (3 days in office)
Who we are
We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain’s national mapping service and a global leader in geospatial data and technology. For over 230 years, our data has helped governments, businesses and communities make better decisions about the world around them.
The Opportunity
At Ordnance Survey,we'recommitted to delivering trusted geospatial data and services that help government organisations make better decisions, improve publicservicesand deliver value for citizens across Great Britain.
We'relooking for a Public Sector Investment Delivery Manager to ensure the successful delivery of customer-funded investments inbetterdataand services. This is a high-profile, customer-facing role that sits at the heart of our Public Sector business, working closely with government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure commitments are delivered effectively and customer outcomes are achieved.
As a key link between customers,stakeholdersand service leadership,you'llbe responsible forensuring customer contractual obligations are met,and customerbenefits are realised.You'llbuild strong collaborative relationshipsthrough the service operating model, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure investment programmes deliver measurablecustomervalue while meeting contractual and strategicobjectives
Working across multiple teams and disciplines,you'llprovide leadership, oversight and coordination to ensure customer requirements are understoodanddeliveryremainsin line with agreedcustomerexpectations
WhatYou’llDo
Investment Delivery
Ensure allcustomercontractual obligations are delivered to the required standards,maintainingfocus on outcomes,milestonesand agreed deliverables.
Progress & Risk Management
Monitor delivery progressfrom the customer’s perspective,identifyissues early and coordinatecommunications with the customer accordingly to keep delivery of their investments in line with their expectations
Cross-Functional Coordination
Work collaboratively across OSthrough the service operating modelto ensure aligned deliveryof investment outcomes and consistent execution by bringing the customer voiceintothe business.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with external stakeholders and government partners, acting as a credible and confident representative forcustomerinvestment deliveryin OS
Forward Planning & Risk Anticipation
Proactivelyidentifyrisks and emerging customer needs Work collaboratively with service leadership to ensureforward-looking plans and responses are in place.
Governance & Reporting
Prepare clear performance updates,dashboardsand reporting, ensuring stakeholders have visibility of progress,risksand outcomes.
Commercial & Strategic Alignment
Support decision-making by connectingcustomerinvestment delivery to wider organisationalobjectives,valueand impact.
About You
You are acommercial, customer focused professional with a strongtrack recordofdelivery, particularly withmanaging complex programmes orcustomerinvestments, and a clear ability to coordinate activity, manage risk and drive outcomes.
Experienceensuringexternal customerinvestment programmes, contracts or complex servicesdeliver the outcomes the customer is expecting, ideally within public sector or regulated environments
Strong understanding of governance frameworks, contractualobligationsand delivery oversight
Experience interpreting complex requirements andworking with the business totranslatethem into actionable delivery plans
Skilled in managing risks,issuesand mitigation activity
Strong stakeholder management capability, including experience working with senior external partners or government stakeholders
Experience producing performance reports,dashboardsor updates to support decision-making
Confident communicator, able to present complex information clearly and effectivelyspeaking in both internal and external languages
Strong organisational capability, able to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
Comfortable working across matrix environments, coordinating activity across teams
Three principles one direction
Clear the path – Cut the noise. Simplify. Move at pace.
Seek the story – Listen. Understand. Speak up.
Do what matters – Focus on value.
Our principles unite us in delivering our Data & Destinations strategy with more simplicity, more clarity, and renewed momentum for each other and for our customers.
They’re here to create more good days, and fewer harder ones but only if each one of us plays our part.
The Rewards
We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work.
Our benefits include:
Competitive salary and Pension (OS contribute up to 12.07%)
Performance‑related bonus (where applicable)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave
Flexible working options
Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring
Free subscription to OS Maps and access to wellbeing support
Volunteering leave and matched fundraising
Location
We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You’llbe based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, whereyou'llspend a minimum of 3 days of your working week collaborating face-to-face with colleagues.It’sall about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive.
Security
OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS)).
Some of our roles may requireadditionalsecurity vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process ifadditionalvetting may berequiredfor that specific role.
Closing date:Monday 31August2026@23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at Ordnance Survey Head office.
Inclusion
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether yourequireany during the application process.
Researchindicatesthat women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. Ifyou’reenthusiastic about this role but your experiencedoesn’tperfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.
Skills required for this role:
Actionable Insights, Benefits Management, Contract Governance, Contract Interpretation, Delivery Management, End to End Management, Performance Tracking, Presentations, Public Sector Development (PSD), Report Writing, Roadmap Development, Simplifying Complex Information, Strategic Thinking, Trade-Off Analysis, Verbal Communications, Written Communication

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