Technical Assurance Lead

Reading | Hybrid, two days onsite per week | Up to £70,000

An opportunity for a Technical Assurance Lead to support a major international Defence equipment programme.

This is a key role working across engineering, delivery and assurance, ensuring complex technical solutions are robust, appropriately governed and supported by clear evidence throughout their lifecycle.

You will own and develop technical assurance strategy, plans and documentation within a highly regulated environment. Working closely with senior technical stakeholders, programme teams and suppliers, you will define assurance activity, manage risk and provide confidence in the programme's technical baselines.

What you'll be doing

• Leading technical assurance activity across a complex Defence or Critical National Infrastructure programme.

• Developing assurance strategies, plans, evidence packs and strategic technical-baseline documentation.

• Supporting and leading formal design reviews, technical reviews and test events.

• Identifying technical risks, gaps and dependencies, with clear recommendations for remediation.

• Working with engineering, delivery and security stakeholders to embed assurance throughout the lifecycle.

• Producing clear, high-quality written material for technical and senior stakeholder audiences.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a Technical, Digital, Security or Systems Assurance role.

• Background supporting complex Defence, Government, CNI or other highly regulated programmes.

• Strong technical writing skills, able to turn complex information into clear assurance evidence.

• Experience of technical risk, accreditation, secure design and assurance governance.

• Knowledge of JSP 440 and JSP 604 would be highly beneficial.

• Active SC clearance is essential

Due to the sensitivity of the programme, applicants must be sole UK nationals and cannot hold dual nationality.

This is an excellent opportunity for an assured, credible technical professional who can bring structure, rigour and clarity to a high-profile programme.