Portfolio Management Officer

We are seeking Portfolio Management Officers to join our Business Improvement team. We have one permanent position and one 12-month fixed-term contract available.

The role

As a Portfolio Management Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising the performance of our portfolio of projects and programmes. You will be responsible for ensuring alignment with the SRA Futures project lifecycle, monitoring performance metrics, compliance and quality assurance, providing strategic insights to enhance decision-making.

You will perform a range of duties that govern our change portfolio, which will include the analysis of portfolio performance, preparing detailed reports, dashboards, and preparing recommendations for senior management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure key resources are prioritised and allocated effectively. Using your ability to identify risks and opportunities within the portfolio you will provide insights and recommendations to improve overall portfolio efficiency and effectiveness. Your skills and experience will be key to monitoring delivery compliance with internal policies, whilst supporting the continual development of our portfolio management frameworks, tools and processes.

What is in it for you?

• Become an integral part of a team committed to leading effective change initiatives that deliver sustained benefits for the SRA​

• Showcase your abilities in project and programme governance by supporting an interesting and diverse portfolio of change

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, proactively supporting our customers and helping them understand and overcome the challenge that needs tackling
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a Prince2 environment
• Excellent organisation skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience and understanding of maintaining RAID logs
• Ability to support others in their adherence to project processes and methodology

Useful and additional information

There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website.

If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via:

This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham or London office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week.

To apply

Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the requirements outlined in this advert and the attached role profile. Please mention if you are open to both permanent and fixed-term contracts.

To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages.

Closing date of this advert is 27 January 2024 at 12:00. Shortlisting and interview process will take place during 6 to 10 Febuary 2025

We encourage any interested applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may choose to close the application early if sufficient applications are received.