Portfolio Analyst

Portfolio Analyst Function: Strategy & Change Location: Hybrid/Nottingham                 Contract type: Perm. Job Ref: 911 Salary: £38,728 potential to rise to £45,562 over 3 years Closing Date: Friday 25th October 2024  As a result of an internal promotion, we are now looking to appoint a Portfolio Analyst.   The NHS Supply Chain business has an ongoing ambitious transformation programme which is driven in large part, by the modernisation of much of the IT technology estate and implementation of new capabilities in the logistics network.  Management, steering and coordination of all key transformation activities is structured under a set of programmes and projects which, combined, form a single change plan across all aspects of NHS Supply Chain.  This role is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a growing focus on the delivery of change and transformation. You will have the opportunity to work with all our different business areas and deliver change which really drives value for our end customers across the NHS. You will also have an opportunity to bring ideas and experience forward to help drive continuous improvement in the way that we deliver change.  Every day you will …  Engage with our key stakeholders and identify best practice to support the evolvement of our Change Framework and associated PPM standards through continuous improvement. Conduct assurance activities across the programmes and projects, ensuring adherence to the Change Delivery Framework and other PPM standards.  Provide support to users of the Change Framework through engagement, coaching and capability building activities. This role will also define and implement a PPM knowledge management approach including a lessons learned framework, processes and tooling.    What can we offer you? We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary: Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.   We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards.  27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential. A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%) Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you. 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.  Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts. NHS Supply Chain, who are we? Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care. What skills will help you thrive in this role? Extensive understanding of portfolio, programme and project management methodologies as per MoP / P3O, Prince2 or equivalent standard  Expertise in successfully embedding large scale transformational change and how to track and realise the benefits that change delivers  Experience of influencing and managing stakeholders and third-party vendors Ability to produce content suitable for Exec level meetings Experience of working within a PMO and in a fast-changing business environment Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us at   Our Inclusive Commitment At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply. Struggling to complete our application form, and require additional support? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply