Future Rural Payments Service (FRPS) Programme Director

Future Rural Payments Service (FRPS) Programme Director - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Future Rural Payments Service (FRPS) Programme Director Rural Payments Agency Apply before Midday on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Return to search results Apply at advertiser's site Details Reference number 485282 Salary £105,000 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 2 Contract type Permanent Type of role Senior leadership Working pattern Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Bristol, Carlisle, Crewe, Exeter, Leeds, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Reading, Worcester, Workington, York About the job Job summary The Future Rural Payments Service (FRPS) is one of Defra Group’s largest transformation programmes, reshaping how grants and payments are delivered through a simpler, more resilient and adaptable service. With a programme budget of approximately £100 million, FRPS will replace six legacy systems, helping customers access £2.5 billion of funding each year while creating a platform capable of supporting future grants and payments services across Defra Group . The programme is now entering a critical phase, moving from design and early delivery towards testing, business readiness and transition to live service. Leading this programme means ensuring that essential funding continues to reach those who depend on it, while creating a service equipped to support the rural sector for years to come. Job description We are seeking a proven leader of major transformation programmes to lead FRPS through its next phase of delivery. Wo