Portfolio Analyst
Salary £34,893 to £41,050 (dependent on experience) Contract type Permanent Hours Full Time Location Poole, Dorset, England Location description Hybrid between home and Poole - office working is as required by the role, but approx. 1 - 2 days per week Interview date w/c 19th January Closing Date 04-01-2026 Reference 20998 Documents (please view all documents)
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About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. For 200 years, our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have shown selfless courage to rescue those in peril on the water. Behind them is a dedicated, talented team making it all possible. This is your chance to join that team and use your skills to help save lives every day.
We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Analyst to join the central Portfolio Office team to support the delivery of complex projects and programmes. As part of a forward-thinking team driving strategic change, you will have the opportunity to influence portfolio success and deliver real business impact.
Some of the benefits
3. Salary - £34,893 to £41,050 (dependent on experience)
4. Flexible working
5. 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
6. Competitive pension scheme
7. Life assurance
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
8. Support portfolio planning and scheduling to align with strategic objectives.
9. Perform detailed analysis of portfolio performance, risks, and dependencies.
10. Produce accurate and timely reports for senior stakeholders.
11. Provide assurance and governance oversight to maintain compliance with frameworks and standards.
12. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
About You:
You’ll be someone who has strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task while remaining calm and professional. You’ll have excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving, and experience in portfolio or project management environments, with knowledge of governance frameworks and assurance processes.
To apply for the role as a Portfolio Analyst, you must be familiar with PPM tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI) and have an industry recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, MSP).
If you have the necessary qualities, skills and experience, and want to be part of a team where your efforts contribute to saving even more lives at sea, then we would love to hear from you.