Technology Portfolio Analyst

The British Library; Boston Spa; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-benefit Civil Service pension

Flexible working

25 days holiday + 2.5 privilege days

Job summary

The British Library is seeking a Technology Portfolio Analyst to join the Technology Portfolio team. You will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of technology projects, maintaining portfolio data, and providing management information to drive transformation.

This permanent role expects strong PMO experience, analytical skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Location is Boston Spa/St Pancras with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience within a PMO or project support environment, preferably within technology or digital change.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a diverse portfolio of technology projects and initiatives driving business transformation and operational excellence.
• Maintain accurate portfolio data, monitor risks and dependencies, and produce insightful management information.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, Technical Teams and business stakeholders.

Skills

PMO experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Portfolio reporting

Job description

Technology Portfolio Analyst

Job details

Contractual hours 36

Basis Full time

Job category/type Digital & Technology (IT)

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference R00001476

Job description

Location: Boston Spa / St Pancras

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (36 hours)

Grade: B

Salary: £32,619 / £35,993 per annum

This is the starting salary for this role, unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary, in which case this may be reviewed.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive PMO Analyst to join our Technology Portfolio team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of technology projects and initiatives that drive business transformation and operational excellence.

You will work closely with Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, Technical Teams, and business stakeholders to maintain accurate portfolio data, monitor risks and dependencies, and produce insightful management information.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a PMO or project support environment, preferably within technology or digital change; strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels is essential.

About us

We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.

What we can offer you

• Access to a defined-benefit Civil Service pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
• 25 days' holiday plus 2.5 privilege days.
• Full details of employee benefits can be found on our Careers: Benefits

Things you need to know

• We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.
• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check).
• Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.
• We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.

Closing date: 23:59 on 19 October 2026