Job Summary
Join us at NHS Blood & Transplant as a Portfolio Analyst and embark on a journey where your expertise will shape the future and reputation of an organization with a mission to save and improve lives.
As a Portfolio Analyst, your dedication to excellence will directly contribute to our mission of keeping the cost of blood low, enabling us to allocate resources where they're needed most. Every analysis, solution, and improvement you implement will play a crucial role in our mission.
This role offers ample opportunities for growth and personal development in a dynamic environment where autonomy and initiative are celebrated. Operating within a remote and virtual team structure, you'll have the freedom to showcase your capabilities while collaborating with like-minded professionals to broaden your knowledge, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference.
If you're ready to make an impact on the healthcare landscape and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference, apply now to join NHS Blood & Transplant as a Portfolio Analyst. Your journey towards a rewarding career awaits!
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be:
1. Working alongside the Head of DDTS Portfolio Office to be responsible for the effective running of the control processes within the DDTS Portfolio Management Office (PMO).
2. Managing the DDTS Portfolio budget and financial controls such as, raising and receipting POs, internal cross charges to produce an accurate financial position at month end that is reported to various governance boards.
3. Expected to act as an expert and champion of the DDTS Portfolio, Programme & Project methodology (P3) as well as provide support and cover to the rest of the PMO team where required.
4. Assisting in the management of the DDTS Demand pipeline across multiple business directorates and teams.
5. Co-ordinating and updating of key PMO procedures and tools that support Senior and Executive level reporting.
6. Responsible for specifying, developing, and establishing new processes into the PMO function.
7. Undertaking analysis, produce reports, and make recommendations based on the analysis.
8. Participating in the development and improvement of Portfolio, programme and project processes and documentation to ensure the PMO office is managed efficiently and effectively.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
9. Excellent IT literacy skills and associated packages (MS Office, Project, Business Objects).
10. Knowledge and experience of budgeting in a project context.
11. Experience in developing and adapting policies and procedures where change is required.
12. Good understanding of the Data Protection, Freedom of Information act to ensure confidentiality of records and information is maintained and appropriate responses are given to information requests.
13. Demonstrable experience of working within a large and complex organisation.
14. Experience of identifying and managing risks within a portfolio, programme or project and devising an appropriate management strategy to minimise the risks.
15. Demonstrable experience of user testing of processes and systems. Writing test scripts, liaising with Quality Assurance and other departments to ensure sign off.
16. Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications and Training
17. Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or equivalent demonstrable experience.
18. Post qualifying training courses or specific experience supported as appropriate with work based experience in a range of areas which may include business requirements analysis; change management; health and safety legislation, project management skills, presentation and influencing; staff management.
19. Prince 2 qualification or equivalent level qualification.
20. Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)