Portfolio Analyst

Portfolio Analyst Information Services Division (ISD) is the primary provider of IT services to UCL. We support and enhance learning, teaching, research and administrative processes by providing information- and technology-related services to over 50,000 staff and students of UCL and associated institutions.Our Lean Portfolio Group facilitates the effective delivery of ISD’s portfolio of change initiatives through the central management and co-ordination of governance processes that align strategy with delivery.The group is responsible for managing ISD’s lean governance processes, including the processes for funding, resourcing and scheduling, as well as reporting across the portfolio.About the roleThe post holder will work across all Lean Portfolio Group functions; responsibilities include:Measure and analyse portfolio performance using agreed portfolio metrics, track & disseminate to stakeholders, as requiredWork with Product Delivery Managers to understand delivery data, provide feedback and remove barriers to successful deliveryProvide daily advice, support and guidance on portfolio governance processes to ISD colleagues, at all management levelsWork with the wider Lean Portfolio Group to support the Lean Business Case process for ISD’s Change PortfoliosWork with the wider Lean Portfolio Group to support the delivery of governance and frameworksWork with the wider Lean Portfolio Group and ISD Finance to support the financial management processes, including the funding and investments processWork with team members to deliver a resource management service for ISD colleaguesAdminister the appointment of new contractors in line with UCL’s Master Vendor agreementCommunicate with UCL hiring managers, providing data and reports where requiredManage the Lean Portfolio Group email inboxCo-ordinate the end-to-end contract renewal process for existing contractorsManage and assure resource utilisation processes and associated resource accountsAbout youThe candidate should have experience and appreciation of working in a process driven environment with an ability to explain working practices to colleagues, along with proven experience of following administrative procedures, processes and instructions.The candidate should hold a working knowledge of project management practices, including knowledge of agile working practices and processes.The individual should demonstrate a meticulous degree of accuracy and have high computer literacy with advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applicationsWe are operating hybrid working and you will have the opportunity to work remotely.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase schemeDefined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanImmigration loanRelocation scheme for certain postsOn-Site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insuranceVisit  to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.