Role Overview We are seeking a highly capable and execution-oriented Head of Delivery and Execution to ensure that internal priorities are consistently actioned, tracked, and delivered. This role is critical in maintaining business momentum while senior leadership is engaged in external engagements, strategic initiatives, or travel. This is a structured, operational role designed for a doer, someone who ensures no action is lost, no task goes untracked, and no team is left without accountability. The successful candidate will serve as a unifying force across departments, driving delivery cadence, execution visibility, and consistent follow-through. Key Responsibilities 1. Cross-Functional Delivery Oversight Monitor execution across Technical, Commercial, HR, Finance, and other functional teams. Proactively follow up on action items, key milestones, and internal delivery commitments. Ensure alignment of departmental workstreams with business priorities. 2. Progress Management and Follow-Up Maintain central trackers and dashboards to monitor deliverables and project milestones. Escalate risks or slippages early, and ensure timely resolution. Guarantee continuity across meetings, handovers, and ongoing workstreams. 3. PMO-Style Project Support Apply light-touch project governance to high-impact workstreams. Support internal and board-level reporting through structured status updates. Align cross-functional initiatives to business timelines and strategic goals. 4. Functional Coordination Drive coordination between departments to eliminate silos and enhance efficiency. Step into ownership or coordination gaps to prevent delivery breakdowns. Escalate and resolve delivery issues with practical, actionable solutions. 5. Operational Rhythm and Discipline Institutionalise the use of templates, SOPs, trackers, and reporting tools. Reinforce delivery cycles through regular check-ins, updates, and reviews. Ensure decisions translate into tangible outcomes without overcomplicating processes. 6. Output Quality and Delivery Support Support teams in elevating the quality of internal outputs (e.g., reports, decks, documentation) Bring structure and follow-through to ad hoc or fast-paced workstreams Coach junior team members on execution best practices and delivery discipline Experience 7-12 years of experience in business operations, internal strategy, transformation, or PMO type roles. Demonstrated ability to drive execution across cross-functional teams and complex projects. Highly organized, with strong prioritization and multi-tasking capabilities. Skilled in coordinating stakeholders and maintaining delivery momentum without formal authority. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and modern workflow tools (e.g., Notion, Airtable, Asana). Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure, with a structured and pragmatic mindset. Comfortable working in dynamic, high-growth environments with multiple internal stakeholders. Show more Show less