Strategic Portfolio Analyst for Insight and Governance

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA); Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Defra Group Property (DgP) manages a large and diverse government property portfolio, supporting Defra Group's environmental, scientific, operational and corporate objectives. As a Portfolio Analyst, you will help maintain portfolio governance, assurance and management across DgP's programmes and projects.

You will work closely with programme teams, senior stakeholders and governance boards to ensure information supports decision‑making, prioritisation and continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Experience in project, programme, portfolio or PMO environments.
• Enjoys working with data, governance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support effective management and continuous improvement of DgP's capital investment portfolio.
• Maintain portfolio governance and assurance arrangements.
• Support investment prioritisation activities and provide portfolio insight and analysis.
• Contribute to the development of a mature portfolio management framework.
• Collaborate with programme teams and governance boards to inform decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Governance

Portfolio management

PMO experience

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Defra Group Property (DgP) manages a large and diverse government property portfolio, supporting Defra Group's environmental, scientific, operational and corporate objectives. As a Portfolio Analyst, you will help maintain portfolio governance, assurance and management across DgP's programmes and projects.

You will work closely with programme teams, senior stakeholders and governance boards to ensure information supports decision‑making, prioritisation and continuous improvement across the