Sanderson Government & Defence
Senior Incident Manager
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Sanderson Government & Defence
Senior Incident Manager
£500/day - £550/day
London
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Senior Incident Manager - DV Cleared
London or Milton Keynes (3 days per week onsite)
6-Month Contract
£550 per day + Shift Allowance

We are seeking an experienced Senior Incident Manager to join a high-profile government and defence programme, delivered through Sanderson Government & Defence. This is a critical role supporting complex, high-security environments where resilience and rapid response are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the management of major incidents, ensuring swift resolution and minimal business impact
  • Coordinate cross-functional technical teams during high-pressure situations
  • Act as the primary escalation point for critical service disruptions
  • Drive continuous improvement in incident management processes and response strategies
  • Produce clear post-incident reports, identifying root causes and preventative actions

Key Requirements:

  • Strong experience in senior or lead incident management roles
  • Proven ability to manage major incidents in complex, secure environments
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience working within government, defence, or similarly regulated sectors
  • Active DV clearance is highly desirable (or SC)

Additional Details:

  • Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite in London or Milton Keynes
  • Competitive daily rate with additional shift allowance
  • Immediate start preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining operational stability within a mission-critical environment.

To apply or learn more, please get in touch.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Sanderson Government & Defence
Senior Incident Manager£500/day - £550/day
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