SC Cleared Planning, Scheduling & Reporting Specialist - MoD Programmes

We are partnered with a small consultancy that urgently seeks an experienced SC Cleared Planning, Scheduling & Reporting Specialist to support a high-profile Ministry of Defence programme. This role will be central to ensuring robust planning discipline, accurate reporting, and stakeholder confidence across a complex connectivity programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and report on a single, authoritative version of programme planning artefacts, liaising with Fixed Connectivity stakeholders.

• Build and maintain resource-loaded schedules, capturing tasks, dependencies, assumptions, risks, and resourcing overlays.

• Conduct regular analysis of programme performance, including schedule health checks, risk activity tracking, and dependency management.

• Undertake critical path analysis and variance reporting against baseline schedules.

• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule and Fixed Connectivity Plan on a Page.

• Integrate risk mitigation plans into schedules and provide early warning of potential slippages.

• Coordinate monthly Programme of Record (PoL) reviews, engaging with stakeholders and ensuring assurance for governance boards.

• Produce clear and insightful reporting in line with programme governance, including narrative on performance against baselines.

• Support the development and mentoring of junior planning team members.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong background in planning, scheduling, and reporting on large-scale programmes, ideally within the Ministry of Defence or wider UK Government sector.

• Proficient in planning tools (eg Primavera P6, MS Project or similar).

• Demonstrable experience producing and managing integrated schedules with critical path and variance reporting.

• Excellent understanding of risk management, dependency mapping, and performance analysis.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear assurance to senior leadership.

• Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will be required an active SC Clearance before a start.