Overview
Job Introduction
MPS has recently launched its ‘New World’ strategy, designed to help us be better, bolder and drive our business forward for our members. As part of this strategy, we have an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Assurance Analyst to join our Transformation Management Office!
We are looking for a Portfolio Assurance Analyst to support the Governance and Assurance Manager in shaping and embedding Programme/Project Governance principles across the MPS change portfolio. This role will play a key part in ensuring the successful delivery of projects and initiatives that align with the strategic objectives of the business, ultimately driving the best outcomes for our members.
Your primary focus will involve monitoring and tracking Portfolio, Programme, and Project governance and assurance principles such as resource management, capacity, financials, risks, issues, benefits, and lessons learned. You will be responsible for compiling and reporting this data to support monthly reviews, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with organisational goals.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of governance frameworks and experience in tracking and reporting project performance. You’ll be detail-oriented, organised, and proactive in ensuring that the governance process runs smoothly across the portfolio.
Role Responsibility
As our new Portfolio Assurance Analyst, you will also:
- Provide accurate reporting, analysis, and support to enable informed decision making across all governance.
- Work with Project Manager’s in the delivery of projects in accordance with the governance standards.
- Support the Assurance and Governance Manager in the development and maintenance of project standards
- Focused review and support on portfolio/programme/project planning including set up, maintenance and quality assurance
- Conduct regular assurance reviews on projects and programmes of work
- Provide monthly portfolio reporting such as resource management, planning, including pipeline and tracking of key milestones, financial planning / tracking, risk / issue management, benefits management and lessons learned
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for:
- Previous PMO experience including portfolio reporting, analysis and producing inputs to senior level meetings
- Experience of programme / project planning including quality assurance
- Experience or exposure to the end to end project lifecycle, or managing substantial parts of the project lifecycle
- Knowledge of portfolio reporting and analysis
- Knowledge of full development life cycle projects
- Experience of programme / project co-ordination
Please view the role profile for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
Package Description
Alongside a competitive salary as stated above, you will also receive:
- Up to 20% discretionary annual bonus
- Annual performance-related pay review
- 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
- 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
- Private Medical Cover
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement (take a look at below to find out more about how we work)
- A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work
- Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- 6x salary death in service
- A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers
About the Company
Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.
Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.
We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.
