Head of Delivery (Maternity Cover)

Head of Delivery (Maternity Cover)

Active Training Team Limited Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
London
South East
  • Full time
  • £50k+

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We're looking for a Head of Delivery to lead the successful delivery of ATT’s mobile and centre-based training programmes, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Contract: Up to 18 months (maternity cover)

Job Description

Key responsibilities to include (but not limited to):

Operational Delivery
Oversee the successful delivery of all programmes and sessions, from enquiry through to live delivery, managing the teams responsible for centre and mobile operations
Own delivery compliance - risk assessments, evacuation policies and emergency procedures - and keep policy and best practice current, recommending improvements to directors
Act as senior point of contact for service delivery issues, leading monthly client service reviews and internal progress meetings
Track project budgets with Finance
Monitor feedback from clients and the freelance cohort
Identify opportunities to improve workflow and operational documentation across the business
Monitor and advise on overseas training programmes, including the US, where relevant

New Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead planning for new programmes, projects and centres from pre-production through to live delivery, including crew recruitment, training and budgets
Support tender processes, particularly the health, safety, wellbeing and logistical elements
Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and suppliers
Work with Creative, Finance, Commercial and Project teams to strengthen cross-departmental processes, and run post-delivery reviews
Oversee production elements (costume, props, uniforms, equipment) and processes at our centres

People Leadership
Lead, motivate and develop the Delivery team
Act as first point of escalation for people management issues
Review team and individual performance against agreed targets
Support recruitment for new team members
Model and champion ATT's values and behaviours across staff and freelancers

Strategic Contribution
Work alongside senior leaders to support wider business objectives
Lead initiatives to continuously improve ATT's policies and procedures

Job Requirements

This role might be for you if you...
Enjoy juggling multiple priorities
Continuously strive to improve how things work
Thrive on supporting a busy, fast-moving department
Adapt well to changing priorities
Enjoy building confidence in others

Essential
Experience in training, events, live production or immersive/experiential learning
Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team
Confident with budget management
Experience with compliance documentation (e.g. risk assessments, safety policies) in an operations, events or production setting
Strong written communication skills, including client-facing or operational documentation
Right to work in the UK

Desirable
Experience supporting international/overseas operations

Location: On site London SE8, with some travel to UK based sites
Hours: Full time (will consider part time applications)
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + benefits

Job Responsibilities

As Head of Delivery you'll have overall responisbility for leading the successful delivery of ATT's mobile and centre-based training programmes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. You'll lead planning from pre-production through to live delivery for every new programme, project and centre, and hold overall accountability for the Delivery team's performance and standards.
You'll line manage 4 direct reports within a wider team of 12.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Delivery (Maternity Cover)
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    London
    South East

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV with a cover note outlining why you believe you'd be a good fit for this role

Closing date: Friday 25th September, 00:00
Start date: November 2026

ATT are committed to an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including from underrepresented groups, and are committed to fair, accessible recruitment practices.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we're happy to help.