IT Portfolio and Assurance Analyst

Jersey Electricity Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Coventry is seeking a Portfolio and Assurance Analyst to ensure project success and governance compliance. You'll collaborate across teams, influence key initiatives, and provide insightful reporting to guide decision-making. The ideal candidate has experience in change management and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Join us to help shape the future of energy delivery in the UK.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Flexible working options

Career development with funded learning

Retail discounts and gym access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in change management, project delivery, or portfolio assurance.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects deliver value and align with strategic goals.
• Monitor performance and support decision-making through reporting.
• Influence key programmes and ensure compliance with governance.

Skills

Change management

Project delivery

Portfolio assurance

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Change management or project management accreditation

Job description

Drive excellence in portfolio delivery and assurance

Be the guiding force behind strategic initiatives and governance.

As our Portfolio and Assurance Analyst, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our projects and programmes deliver value, stay aligned with strategic goals, and meet governance standards. You'll work across teams to embed best practices, monitor performance, and support decision-making with insightful reporting.

This isn't just about oversight - it's about enabling success, building confidence, and ensuring change lands effectively across the organisation.

Why you'll love this role:

This is a high-impact role where your expertise in portfolio management and assurance will shape how we deliver change.

• Strategic Oversight- Influence the success of key programmes and initiatives.
• Governance Champion- Ensure compliance with frameworks and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Environment- Work with stakeholders across the business.
• Insightful Reporting- Provide clarity and confidence through robust reporting.
• Professional Development- Grow your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking team.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in change management, project delivery, or portfolio assurance.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, change readiness, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage resistance to change.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Change management and/or project management accreditation preferred.

Ready to make a difference in how we deliver change? Join us as aPortfolio and Assurance Analystand help shape the future of our organisation. Apply now and be part of a team that's driving excellence every day.

This role will close on 08/08/2025, with interviews to commence from the following week.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

At Cadent, we're thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What's In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that's why we're committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life's special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don't meet every requirement? No problem! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities - Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) - can't wait to welcome you!

What's next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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