Portfolio Manager (Process)
Grade K SP1-4 £33,871 - £39,219 per annum
Please note: It is our policy to recruit within the lower quartile of the advertised pay band in most cases; incremental increases are applicable in most cases on an annual basis.
Based in Leeds City Centre
West Yorkshire Combined Authority Portfolio Management Office (PMO) oversees a £1bn+ portfolio of programmes and projects. These schemes are either delivered directly by us or through one of our partner organisations (public and private sector). Whichever the delivery route, the PMO has responsibility for ensuring that only schemes which meet the strategic aims of the organisation and have a robust commercial, economic, financial and management case are developed and delivered and they are carried out within the agreed time, cost and quality framework.
We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic Portfolio Manager to join the team. The Portfolio Manager (Process), in collaboration with the Portfolio Managers (Controls) will be responsible for developing and implementing the necessary processes and procedures to support the delivery of the Combined Authority’s Portfolio. They will also lead on developing, updating and embedding the assurance templates which projects are required to complete as they proceed through our assurance process and will be a source of guidance to project managers on developing and delivering their schemes in accordance with the Leeds City Region Assurance Framework.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate who has experience in the assurance and management of portfolios or large programmes. Alternatively we would welcome applications from candidates who have a track record of successful project delivery, project appraisal and or project assurance and as a result could apply their skills to the Combined Authority’s portfolio management.
If you require further information or would like to discuss the role please contact Cath Pinn, Portfolio Lead (Controls and Processes) on 0113 251 7355.
For more information about the work of West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds building an inclusive culture, we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion or beliefs, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. In return we can offer a flexible and encouraging environment that will allow you to achieve your best work/life balance and career goals; with a range of benefits including a local government career average pension scheme and a fully funded travel MCard (zone 1-5). We are committed to enabling working parents to progress their careers and will consider requests for flexible working patterns and job share arrangements.
To submit your application form online please visit
http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/jobs/ by 4th April 2018. Please ensure you show how you meet the highlighted criteria in the role profile within your covering letter.
Given the high volumes of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
Candidate information will be retained by West Yorkshire Combined Authority for 6 months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.