Army - Approvals and Scrutiny Manager

Job summary This post sits within Task Force RAPSTONE, based at Army Headquarters in Andover. RAPSTONE delivers transformative capability change through rapid and innovative project delivery, addressing critical capability shortfalls and supporting the Chief of the General Staff's (CGS) intent to triple the Army's fighting power by 2030. RAPSTONE works at pace to turn urgent operational needs into frontline capability, delivering solutions such as tactical uncrewed systems, counter-UAS technology, electronic warfare, dispersed sensing and mobility platforms.

The team works closely with frontline users, industry and Defence partners to deliver modern capability quickly and effectively. This role focuses on approvals, scrutiny and governance across the RAPSTONE portfolio. Working closely with the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), project teams, Army HQ staff and corporate functions, you will provide assurance, challenge and decision support to ensure business cases, investment submissions and rapid delivery approaches are robust, proportionate and ready for senior decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team at the forefront of Army modernisation, offering exposure to senior leaders, strategic decision-making and innovative capability development. The post is 37 hours per week. Job description Task Force RAPSTONE accelerates the Army's ability to identify, develop and field modern capability against urgent operational needs. Operating across warfare development, rapid acquisition and frontline delivery, RAPSTONE is a key driver of Army modernisation.

As part of a lean, collaborative and high-performing team, you will work alongside military personnel, civil servants, industry partners and senior Defence leaders to support capability decisions that directly impact the Army. This role sits at the heart of RAPSTONE's approvals and governance activity. You will provide scrutiny, assurance and decision support for business cases, investment submissions and rapid delivery proposals, ensuring they are robust, proportionate and ready for senior decision-making.

Working with Senior Responsible Owners, project teams, finance colleagues and assurance bodies, you will review risks, affordability and deliverability, coordinate governance processes, and translate complex information into clear, decision-ready advice. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, mission-focused organisation tackling some of Defence's most pressing capability challenges.

RAPSTONE values initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement, embracing modern ways of working and the effective use of digital tools and emerging technologies. Key responsibilities: Business Case Development and scrutiny Provide rigorous, proportionate scrutiny of outline and full business cases, testing strategic alignment, value for money, deliverability, realism of timelines and the adequacy of risk identification and mitigation Governance and approvals management Lead the coordination of approvals across the full P3M lifecycle, acting as the single point of control to ensure submissions are coherent, compliant, and ready for senior decision.

Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in approval timelines, recommending and implementing improvements that support rapid capability delivery without weakening governance or control. Approvals assurance and delegated authority control Provide independent scrutiny of business cases and investment submissions, ensuring compliance with policy, strategic intent, delegated authorities, and governance requirements prior to consideration by senior boards and committees.

Delivery acceleration Lead efforts to identify and remove obstacles within approvals, scrutiny and governance processes that could delay capability delivery. Working across stakeholders, develop and implement proportionate, risk-based solutions that improve efficiency, accelerate decision-making and enable the delivery of operational cap