Job Description

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Programme Assurance Manager - Inside IR35 for a 12 Month contract based Hybrid - Remote & 2 days p/week in London.



The first duty of Government is to protect the public. Since 1782, the Home Office has led work to keep the country safe from those who seek to do it harm; in doing so, we make a vital contribution to HM Government's plan for a stronger, fairer, outward-looking and united Britain.

Scope:

Short- to long-term international projects that deliver lasting transformation. This ranges from Government to Government (G2G) agreements to HMG-funded projects to deliver security and policing advisory and capability building. Projects are overseen by Civil Service Team Leads and assured by an International Programme Management Office (IPMO) to drive effective outcomes, Value for Money (VfM), risk mitigation, and opportunity identification. To develop and deliver work, project teams work closely with international partners, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), suppliers and wider sector stakeholders.



As a Programme Assurance Manager your main responsibilities will be:

Leading Assurance Activities: Oversee assurance across major projects or portfolios, ensuring alignment with objectives and delivery milestones. Governance & Risk Management: Maintain project compliance with PMO standards and policies, manage change control, and support governance reporting. Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Chair meetings, manage advisors and suppliers, and maintain strong relationships with sector stakeholders. Project & Portfolio Oversight: Provide centralized management, strategic planning, and delivery oversight across current and future projects. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL): Drive accountability through data analysis, Theory of Change, and Results Frameworks to inform decision-making. Impact Evaluation & Learning: Assess project effectiveness and support continuous improvement through systematic evaluation and knowledge sharing.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

You'll have:

Significant Project / Programme Management & Assurance experience, particularly in managing multiple complex projects. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) experience - ideally to include Theory of Change. Strong governance & risk management understanding. A relevant Project Management qualification - Prince 2 / MSP / APM or equivalent experience.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".