Portfolio Officer - 16338
As a Portfolio Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of strategic change programmes and portfolios across the University.
Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade 7 from: £40,757 to £47,921 inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £52,067 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
About Us:
Brunel University London is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university, delivering economic, social, and cultural benefits since 1966. We are committed to driving efficiency, delivering effectiveness, and fostering an inclusive workplace.
The Role:
As a Portfolio Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of strategic change programmes and portfolios across the University. You will analyse data, engage stakeholders, and provide insights to align projects with Brunel’s strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and prioritise new project demands, ensuring alignment with university objectives.
- Maintain a business roadmap to coordinate resource planning and project timelines.
- Monitor and report on portfolio (s) performance, risks, and benefits realisation.
- Support project teams in governance, delivery, and best practices.
- Engage stakeholders to ensure visibility of business plans and resource needs.
- Develop strategies to address resource gaps and project interdependencies.
About You
You will have:
- Experience in programme/portfolio management and organisational financial planning.
- Skills in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and clear communication.
- Knowledge of portfolio management frameworks (e.g., Axelos’ MoP) and project methodologies (e.g., APMP).
- Attributes aligned with Brunel’s values: Open, Courageous, and Inventive.
Why Join Brunel?
- Generous annual leave plus discretionary closure days.
- Excellent training, development, and pension schemes.
- Hybrid working approach.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Closing date: 31 August 2025 (Midnight)
Interview will take place week commencing 8 September 2025
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
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Brunel University London is a Disability Confident employer. Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.