Deputy Senior Portfolio Manager

The Deputy Senior Portfolio Manager supports the Senior Portfolio Manager in leading the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and delivering effective oversight of the organisation’s project portfolio.

The role requires sufficient authority, judgement and experience to progress portfolio activity independently within agreed parameters, while ensuring that strategic, high-risk, sensitive or exceptional matters are referred to the Senior Portfolio Manager.

The postholder will deputise for the Senior Portfolio Manager when requested and will help maintain continuity, resilience and consistent standards across the portfolio.

The Deputy Senior Portfolio Manager is expected to provide capable and reliable delivery leadership while preserving clear accountability. The role strengthens the resilience and capacity of the portfolio function by progressing the majority of routine and complex activity, supported by the Senior Portfolio Manager where appropriate

This is a temporary post for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency subject to budgetary approval and job evaluation.