Portfolio Analyst

RNLI; Poole; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation is seeking an experienced Portfolio Analyst to join their central Portfolio Office team. The role involves supporting portfolio planning, performing analysis of performance, and producing reports for stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong planning skills, experience in project management, and familiarity with PPM tools. This is an opportunity to work in a dedicated environment focused on making a real impact through strategic change and project success.

Benefits

Salary £34,893 to £41,050 depending on experience

Flexible working

26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio planning and scheduling.
• Perform detailed analysis of portfolio performance.
• Produce accurate reports for senior stakeholders.
• Provide assurance and governance oversight.
• Collaborate with project managers to improve processes.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Excellent communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Industry recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, MSP)

Tools

PPM tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI)

Job description

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. For 200 years, our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have shown selfless courage to rescue those in peril on the water. Behind them is a dedicated, talented team making it all possible. This is your chance to join that team and use your skills to help save lives every day.

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Analyst to join the central Portfolio Office team to support the delivery of complex projects and programmes. As part of a forward-thinking team driving strategic change, you will have the opportunity to influence portfolio success and deliver real business impact.

Some of the benefits

• Salary -£34,893 to £41,050 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support portfolio planning and scheduling to align with strategic objectives.
• Perform detailed analysis of portfolio performance, risks, and dependencies.
• Produce accurate and timely reports for senior stakeholders.
• Provide assurance and governance oversight to maintain compliance with frameworks and standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

About You:

You’ll be someone who has strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task while remaining calm and professional. You’ll have excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving, and experience in portfolio or project management environments, with knowledge of governance frameworks and assurance processes.

To apply for the role as a Portfolio Analyst, you must be familiar with PPM tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI) and have an industry recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, MSP).

If you have the necessary qualities, skills and experience, and want to be part of a team where your efforts contribute to saving even more lives at sea, then we would love to hear from you.