Perfect role for a senior professional looking to grow their Defence & Government career in Newcastle.

Government project delivery in the north east has picked up pace, and defence-adjacent programmes in particular need people who can hold a complex plan together under scrutiny. This is a fast-growing startup working across Defence & Government contracts, small enough that every hire still shapes how things get done, ambitious enough that the work carries real weight. If you want ownership rather than a seat in a big hierarchy, this Government Project Manager role is worth a proper look.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Running Defence & Government projects end to end, from scoping through to delivery and sign-off
- Managing budgets, timelines and risk registers, and flagging issues before they become problems
- Acting as the main point of contact for government stakeholders and internal delivery teams
- Coordinating cross-functional input from technical, commercial and compliance colleagues
- Preparing reports and briefings for senior stakeholders, written clearly enough that non-specialists can follow them
- Building the project management processes as you go, since the team is still young and things aren't fully set in stone yet

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Solid track record delivering projects within Defence & Government or a similarly regulated sector




- Working knowledge of PRINCE2, Agile or an equivalent project management framework
- Comfortable managing budgets and reporting to senior or governmental stakeholders
- Clear communicator, equally at ease in a technical workshop or a board update
- Able to work independently and make calls without waiting for permission at every step
- Security clearance eligibility (existing SC or DV clearance is a strong plus, though not always essential)

Key perks and benefits:

- £51,500 to £67,500, depending on experience
- Hybrid working, based from Newcastle with flexibility on office days
- Equity in the business, so you share in what you help build
- Flexible hours and a genuinely remote-friendly culture
- A learning and development budget to spend on courses, certifications or conferences

Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?

Defence & Government work rarely stands still. Budgets shift, priorities change, and the projects that get funded tend to matter beyond the balance sheet. Newcastle has built up a real cluster of defence and public sector activity in recent years, and a Government Project Manager who delivers well here won't struggle for options. Good people get noticed quick in this sector, and progression tends to follow.

📌 Government Project Manager (Newcastle)
🏢 The Opportunity Hub UK
📍 Newcastle