Job Details
Title: Senior Portfolio & Governance Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK/Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week (considering 4 days or condensed hours)
Salary: £60,400 – £80,800 per annum
About the Role
Play a pivotal role at the centre of a globally recognised partnership, driving strategy, governance and delivery at the highest level.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the delivery of the IELTS Strategy across three partners, ensuring alignment despite differing priorities and governance models.
* Facilitate Executive Committee and Board engagement, driving strategic planning and acting as a trusted advisor on governance effectiveness.
* Lead scenario planning, identifying interdependencies and anticipating risks to maintain delivery momentum.
* Oversee resource and business planning (financial and people) to enable effective delivery of the Business Plan.
* Implement OKRs and reporting mechanisms to track strategic progress, operational health, and financial performance.
* Build strong, trusted relationships with PMO, finance, marketing, operational and strategic teams across all partners.
* Support investment decisions and maintain oversight of cross‑partner business cases, benefits realisation, and portfolio reporting.
* Drive continuous improvement of the IELTS operating model to adapt to market and organisational change.
Qualifications
* Extensive senior‑level business management or programme management experience in a complex (ideally international) organisation.
* A strong track record of PMO leadership, organisational change delivery, and cross‑functional stakeholder management.
* The ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and drive alignment without direct authority.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, influential and relationship‑building skills.
* High cultural agility and fluency in influencing across diverse organisational norms.
* Confidence using data insights to support decision‑making and strategic recommendations.
* Experience managing budgets and understanding financial planning in a portfolio environment.
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of the English language proficiency testing market.
Rewards and Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Group personal pension scheme.
* Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary.
* Green travel schemes.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer committed to equality and inclusion, ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics, cultural or social background.
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