Strategic Portfolio Analyst

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA); Workington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Defra Group Property seeks a Portfolio Analyst to support the governance and improvement of the capital investment portfolio. You will work within the Portfolio Office to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making across programmes and projects.

The role emphasizes data analysis, governance, and continuous improvement, partnering with delivery teams and senior stakeholders to drive effective investment prioritisation and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting portfolio governance, assurance and reporting.
• Familiar with data analysis and performance information.
• Knowledge of portfolio management frameworks.
• Experience in PMO environments.
• Ability to translate complex information into insights.

Responsibilities

• Support management of DgP's capital investment portfolio.
• Maintain portfolio governance and assurance arrangements.
• Support investment prioritisation activities.
• Provide portfolio insight and analysis.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and governance boards.

Skills

Portfolio governance

Data analysis

Reporting

PMO experience

Investment prioritisation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Defra Group Property seeks a Portfolio Analyst to support the governance and improvement of the capital investment portfolio. You will work within the Portfolio Office to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making across programmes and projects.

The role emphasizes data analysis, governance, and continuous improvement, partnering with delivery teams and senior stakeholders to drive effective investment prioritisation and portfolio management.