Location
Teddington, South West London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£50,196 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Programme Controller to join the National Physical Laboratory’s National Timing Centre Delivery Programme (NTCDP) – a high-profile, complex initiative central to the UK’s future Critical National Infrastructure. The NTCDP is the UK's first nationally-distributed timekeeping infrastructure, designed to provide trusted and assured time and frequency distribution, reducing reliance on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GPS. This initiative supports the resilience and security of Critical National Infrastructure including energy grids, telecommunications (5G/6G), and financial systems. By establishing secure and reliable timing infrastructure, the National Timing Centre enhances the UK's competitiveness in global trade and manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include leading the design, integration, and continuous improvement of programme controls across planning, risk, benefits, reporting, and assurance. You will provide independent analyses and advice on delivery confidence, risks, and mitigations; oversee governance, assurance, and performance reporting aligned with GMPP and external requirements; nurture relationships with senior stakeholders both inside and outside NPL; champion delivery best practices and drive a culture of improvement; and develop the performance and potential of junior team members. Reporting will be to the PMO Lead.

Experience
- Experience working with complex projects/programmes on the Government Major Projects Portfolio
- Proficiency in change management within projects/programmes
- Fluency in programme assurance frameworks, risk management standards, and control processes across the full lifecycle
- Proven track record of developing integrated controls environments
- Ability to influence senior decision-makers and communicate complex information clearly

About you
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing teams and colleagues to achieve excellence
- Ability to nurture relationships with senior stakeholders
- Commitment to championing delivery best practice and continuous improvement culture

Qualifications & Security
- To work in this role within the Time & Frequency department, you must have SC security clearance with no restrictions or the ability to obtain SC clearance
- BPSS security clearance is required to work at NPL