We are seeking an organised and proactive Portfolio Support Analyst to support the successful delivery and oversight of a portfolio of projects and programmes. The role combines project coordination, governance, reporting, risk management and continuous improvement, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and in line with established standards.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £21.17 per hour + holiday pay.
Key Duties:
- Provide administrative and coordination support across multiple projects and programmes
- Support project planning, scheduling and monitoring of key milestones and deliverables
- Maintain accurate project records, documentation, action trackers and reporting information
- Assist with portfolio governance, including meeting coordination, reporting and decision tracking
- Monitor project risks, issues and dependencies, escalating concerns where appropriate
- Prepare project and portfolio reports, dashboards and management information
- Support quality assurance activities and ensure consistent application of project management standards
- Provide practical guidance to Project and Programme Managers on processes and best practice
- Assist with portfolio planning, prioritisation and performance monitoring
- Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing and lessons learned
- Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to support successful project delivery
Selection Criteria:
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and build effective stakeholder relationships
- Experience in project coordination, planning and reporting
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records and handling data
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
- Understanding of project management, governance and risk management principles
- Ability to support multiple projects and work to deadlines
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and reporting tools
- Willingness to learn new systems, develop skills and adapt to changing priorities
Vacancy ID: 24765
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service