Portfolio Director (Mid Wales Growth Deal)

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Portfolio Director to lead the Portfolio Management Office for the Mid Wales Growth Deal. This role involves managing a £110m capital investment portfolio, ensuring effective governance, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement to enhance the regional economy. The successful candidate will drive positive change and foster a collaborative culture within the team.

Benefits

Flexible hours scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Generous pension contribution scheme

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive project management knowledge is required.
• Experience in stakeholder management and resource allocation.
• Strong leadership skills to foster a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Portfolio Management Office and develop governance frameworks.
• Prioritise and allocate resources across the Portfolio.
• Identify and manage portfolio risks.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Resource Allocation

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and committed individual to lead the Portfolio Management Office (PoMO) for the Mid Wales Growth Deal (MWGD).

This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward a £110m capital investment from the UK and Welsh Government in a £300m+ portfolio of key investments that will significantly enhance the regional economy in partnership with the private sector.

About the Role

As the Portfolio Director, you will manage the Portfolio Management Office and be responsible for developing centralised governance and planning, business case production, efficient resource allocation, comprehensive risk management, performance tracking, benefits management, and effective stakeholder engagement. These capabilities will help the constituent programmes and projects deliver the strategic objectives of the Portfolio successfully within a clearly articulated, uniform framework. Extensive project management knowledge is required. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a collaborative and energized culture focused on delivering positive change in the regional economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Resource Allocation: Prioritise and allocate resources across the Portfolio.
• Project Pipeline: Develop and maintain a project pipeline for regular review.
• Governance and Reporting: Establish governance frameworks and reporting regimes.
• Business Cases and Assurance: Coordinate business case production and ensure appropriate assurance.
• People and Leadership: Communicate a shared vision, support information-based decision-making, and promote collaborative working.
• Planning and Resourcing: Maintain delivery plan with clear dependency mapping & critical path.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage portfolio risks and ensure consistent risk management practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and ensure regular review and communication.
• Benefits Management: Develop and oversee benefit measurement and tracking.

What We Offer

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we offer a range of employee benefits including a flexible hours scheme, a competitive annual leave allowance, and a generous pension contribution scheme. We are committed to developing our people and will provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility. Additionally, we are dedicated to supporting your career progression within our organisation.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Economy and Regeneration

We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:

• Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales; supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside.
• Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
• Property Services: Supporting the Council’s programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.

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