Ordnance Survey

Public Sector Investment Delivery Manager

Ordnance Survey  •  £55k - £64k/yr  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Hybrid)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

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.


Understanding of how investment decisions connect to wider organisational objectives, revenue, cost and strategic priorities.
3. Stakeholder & relationship management
Experience managing relationships with senior external stakeholders, ideally government departments or equivalent strategic partners.
Ability to chair or facilitate cross‑functional discussions confidently.
4. Performance, reporting & analysis
Ability to prepare performance summaries, dashboards and KPI reports that support decision‑making (including PSGA‑style reporting expectations).
Strong ability to synthesise complex contractual or technical information into clear, actionable insights.
5. Communication skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in plain English.
Confidence presenting to senior leaders, programme boards or equivalent governance forums.
6. Delivery, organisation & team effectiveness
Ability to evaluate trade‑offs when prioritising delivery tasks or investment outcomes.
Skilled in coordinating mitigation actions, anticipating risks and maintaining forward‑looking delivery plans.

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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About Ordnance Survey

We help governments make smarter decisions that ensure our safety and security, we show businesses how to gain a location data edge and we help everyone experience the benefits of the world outside

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
SOUTHAMPTON, GB
Year Founded
1791
Website
os.uk
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