Portfolio Analyst

emh group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to manage and optimize their project portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will engage with stakeholders and analyze data to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in portfolio or project analysis, particularly in large ICT projects, and a strong grasp of methodologies like PRINCE2 and Agile. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for training and development, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the social housing sector.

Benefits

34 days’ annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Portfolio or Project Analyst.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize project portfolio performance.
• Analyze project data to identify trends and risks.

Skills

Portfolio Analysis

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Education

ITIL Foundation

PRINCE2

MSP or Agile equivalent

Job description

Permanent

Full time (35 hours per week)

About Us

Emh is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities.

Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as a service provider and employer.

Our values

Our values are important to us, and we’re looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity, and Excellence.

The role

The Portfolio Analyst will manage and optimise the performance of our project portfolio by engaging with stakeholders. You will analyze the project portfolio and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will help ensure that our portfolio of projects is sustainable, financially viable, and aligned with the corporate business plan.

You will monitor the performance of a portfolio of projects and programmes, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. Analyzing project data to identify trends, risks, and mitigation strategies, escalating issues when necessary.

The successful candidate will assist in resource allocation across the portfolio, collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to align project objectives with organisational goals.

About You

We seek someone with proven experience as a Portfolio or Project Analyst, supporting multiple projects within a structured portfolio. Experience in delivering large ICT projects or implementations, with a strong understanding of methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or similar frameworks, is essential.

You should have excellent attention to detail and hold qualifications such as:

• ITIL Foundation
• PRINCE2
• Equivalent MSP, Agile

Apply promptly if you are a good fit, due to high interest.

Company Benefits

Our package includes:

• Competitive salary
• 34 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with service (pro-rata for part-time)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities (Investors in People accredited)

Additional Information

Please find the attached job description for further details. We may close or extend applications depending on interest, so early application is recommended.

Note: We do not sponsor visas for this role.

About Emh

emh care & support is part of emh, providing affordable homes and related services across the East Midlands. Our mission is to enable better lives by supporting vulnerable individuals through advocacy, activities, care, and housing that meet their needs.

We serve diverse groups, including teenage parents, older adults, and homeless individuals, offering daytime activities and collaborating with community partners to improve access to information.