Head of Strategic Delivery & Governance
CompanyCompass Group UK & Ireland
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/13/2026
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Description
Location: Mobile role with travel across the Government Servies Portfolio
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you ready to lead strategic delivery and governance at the highest level? We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join our Government Services division as Head of Strategic Delivery & Governance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth across our Government portfolio.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you ready to lead strategic delivery and governance at the highest level? We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join our Government Services division as Head of Strategic Delivery & Governance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth across our Government portfolio.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the strategic delivery and governance agenda, ensuring contracts perform optimally and align with Government strategy.
- Develop and implement robust delivery plans with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to identify and deliver continuous improvements in processes, policies, and tools.
- Champion commercial best practices and innovation to drive organic growth.
- Act as the primary contact for strategic projects, managing end-to-end delivery across multiple workstreams.
- Oversee internal and external communications to ensure consistency and engagement.
- Drive adoption and certification of ISO44001 Collaborative Working Relationships, liaising with industry bodies and chairing the Collaborative Working Steering Group.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in Business Operations or Business Analysis, ideally in a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and commercial strategy.
- Familiarity with budgeting, P&L management, and Soft FM service delivery.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience in matrix organisations and leading change initiatives.
- Expertise in Business Process Modelling (BPMN).
This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction and operational excellence at scale. You’ll work alongside a dynamic leadership team, driving transformation and innovation in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.