Portfolio Analyst Permanent Manchester: £54,500 - £60,700 Milton Keynes: £56,800 - £63,200 Hybrid Working - 2x days a week in the office As one of the four Portfolio Analysts within AQA, youll play a key part in enabling successful delivery across your assigned portfolio, helping us make sure the right things happen at the right time. This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact, it is a really exciting time as we approach assessment reform and is an opportunity to help shape the landscape of qualifications for the next generation and millions of learners. Youll enable effective decision-making through accurate insights and intelligence, grounded in analysis. Youll work with delivery teams to drive efficiencies, accountability and alignment across the portfolio through tailored assurance. You will be working with the Delivery PMO team to embed delivery frameworks and processes. Key Responsibilities In this role, youll be responsible for: Enabling informed decision-making through portfolio-level governance and meaningful insights. Providing assurance on delivery by supporting accurate and timely maintenance of plans and RAID logs. Implementing and continuously improving frameworks for portfolio management in collaboration with Delivery Leads and sponsors. Youll thrive in this role if youre a proactive, pragmatic, problem-solver who enjoys working collaboratively and driving continuous improvement. Youll have: Experience working in a portfolio environment using agile or scaled agile methodologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate. Strong attention to detail with a pragmatic approach and ability to see the bigger picture. Ability to assess complex information and deploy creative problem-solving skills. Expert understanding of change and project delivery methods from conception to benefits realisation. Whats in it for you By joining AQA, a leading independent education charity, you actually make a difference in the lives of millions of learners. There are lots of company benefits, including private medical insurance, a fantastic pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure in December and bank holidays on top, membership of the leading PMO professional membership organisation, the opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGBTQ, neurodiversity, disAbility, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic minority and more) an extensive online learning platform, days for volunteering and more. Diversity and Inclusion Statement At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Application Process To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Applications will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 6 May Interviews will be over two stages, the first being a Teams interview in the week beginning 18 May. This will be followed by shortlisting. Second stage interviews will be in the office nearest you - either Manchester or Milton Keynes - in the week beginning 25 May All applications will receive a written response. STEC