PORTFOLIO OFFICE MANAGER

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a dynamic Portfolio Manager to lead its Portfolio Management Office. This role involves overseeing transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and championing continuous improvement in public service, all while leading a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with a strong background in PMO or portfolio governance.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation.
• Passion for innovation and public service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the Portfolio Management Office.
• Drive portfolio-level planning, prioritisation and assurance.
• Collaborate closely with performance, planning and risk colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Change Management

Innovation

Communication

Education

Qualification in Programme/Project/Portfolio Management

Job description

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is seeking a dynamic and forward thinking Portfolio Manager to lead the development and management of our Portfolio Management Office (PMO). This is a unique opportunity to oversee a wide range of transformation and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and delivering real value to the communities we serve. You will design and embed best practice frameworks, provide senior-level governance and reporting, and support delivery teams across the Service—all while championing continuous improvement and ethical, inclusive leadership.

Leading a skilled team of programme and project professionals, you will drive portfolio-level planning, prioritisation and assurance. Your role will involve close collaboration with performance, planning and risk colleagues to ensure a data-informed, integrated approach to change. We’re looking for a proven leader with a strong background in PMO or portfolio governance in a complex organisation, experience delivering large-scale transformation, and a passion for innovation and public service. A recognised qualification in programme, project or portfolio management is desirable, along with the ability to communicate effectively and inclusively. Join us to make a meaningful impact in one of Wales’ most vital public services.