Portfolio Officer

Portfolio Officer

Location: London (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months (Initially)
Daily Rate: £200
Inside IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella)

The Role

As a Portfolio Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of strategic change programmes and portfolios across the University. You will be responsible for analysing data, engaging with stakeholders, and providing actionable insights to ensure that projects are effectively aligned with University's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritise new project demands, ensuring alignment with University objectives and strategic priorities.
• Maintain a comprehensive business roadmap to coordinate resource planning and project timelines.
• Develop, maintain, and present portfolio dashboards and reports (using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel) to provide evidence-based insights into performance, risks, benefits realisation, and resource allocation.
• Support project teams in governance, delivery assurance, and adoption of best practices.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure visibility of business plans, priorities, and resource requirements.
• Identify and help develop strategies to address resource gaps, risks, and interdependencies across the project portfolio.

About You

You will bring:

• Proven experience in programme and/or portfolio management, ideally within a complex organisational setting.
• Strong analytical and data management skills, with experience in developing performance and portfolio reports.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• A sound understanding of portfolio management frameworks (e.g., Axelos' Management of Portfolios - MoP) and project management methodologies (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2).
• A proactive, collaborative approach aligned with values: Open, Courageous, and Inventive.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in higher education or a similar large, matrixed organisation.
• Proficiency in data visualisation and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel).
• Knowledge of resource planning and benefits management principles.