Portfolio Analyst

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to enhance the efficiency of their portfolio. This role involves establishing governance structures and performance measurement systems while facilitating decision-making forums. Ideal candidates should have PMO/portfolio experience and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid work model, and several employee benefits including a bonus potential and staff travel discounts.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

20% bonus potential

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Discounted staff travel scheme

Annual credit on holidays

‘Work Away’ scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a PMO/Portfolio office, leading PMO processes.
• Excellent understanding of project governance and management lifecycles.
• Proven experience in defining and implementing PMO processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective governance and standards.
• Drive optimal allocation and utilization of resources.
• Facilitate approval forums and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

PMO/Portfolio office experience

Project governance understanding

Organizational skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant professional qualification (MoP, PRINCE2, MSP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Portfolio Analyst to join our Enterprise Portfolio Team. In this crucial role, you will help steer our portfolio towards outcome-focused objectives by establishing simple governance structures and robust performance measurement systems, including OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). You will facilitate approval forums, ensuring meticulous documentation of notes, actions, and decisions to enhance transparency and accountability reporting to the Head of Portfolio Delivery Standards and Assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective governance and standards across the portfolio.
• Drive optimal allocation and utilisation of resources to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate approval forums and ensure accurate documentation of decisions and actions.
• Effect decision‑making to streamline the portfolio and support delivery of results.

Requirements of the Role

Key Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a PMO/Portfolio office, leading the development and maintenance of PMO processes.
• Excellent understanding of project governance and project management lifecycles.
• Proven experience in defining and implementing PMO processes that improve project delivery performance.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel and to escalates issues when necessary.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products to a high standard, especially MS Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Management of Portfolios (MoP), PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)).

How to Apply

If you are a self‑starter who can identify opportunities to drive greater success for the team and have a track record of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!

What you’ll get in return

At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and rewards innovation and excellence.

We offer

• Competitive base salary
• 20 % bonus potential.
• 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package.
• Discounted staff travel scheme for friends and family
• Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays
• ‘Work Away’ scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year
• Electric vehicle lease salary sacrificial scheme

Location & Hours of Work

We operate a hybrid working policy of 40‑60 % of the month spent with colleagues.

We look forward to your application and the possibility of you flying high with our team!

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through our careers portal.

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.