Portfolio Analyst

• Be accountable for tracking and reporting on the health, status, and performance of the project and programme portfolio, in line with NHSBT standards, by developing dashboards against agreed KPIs to provide visibility to senior leadership that enable timely strategic intervention.
• Act as a subject matter expert on portfolio analysis, supporting and contributing to the overall delivery of programmes and projects, including the aggregation and assessment of risks, issues, dependencies and resource constraints at the portfolio level.
• Analyse financial, resource, and schedule data to support effective decision-making, ensuring data integrity and consistency across portfolio tools and systems.
• Support adherence to portfolio governance frameworks and standards, ensuring projects comply with stage-gate processes and reporting requirements.

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

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Essential

• Educated to Masters degree level in a subject with a strong analytical and financial component or holds demonstratable equivalent relevant experience.
• A professional qualification in Portfolio Management such P3O foundation or Practitioner, Strategic Portfolio Management.
• A professional qualification in project management at foundation level and awareness of MSP at foundation level or experience of delivering complex projects.

Essential

• Proven experience working as an analyst within a complex PMO, portfolio, or programme environment.
• Specialist knowledge of portfolio management procedures, governance frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Demonstrable experience as a primary administrator or expert user for Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software and tools.
• Advanced experience in Excel and Power BI dashboards.
• Experience in analysing resource demand and capacity, and aggregating risks and issues at a portfolio level.
• Experience in supporting benefits realisation tracking and reporting.
• Experience of contributing to multiyear portfolio planning processes, providing analytical input to support prioritisation and informed decisionmaking.