Portfolio Analyst

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Portfolio Analyst for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of c.£350/day (Inside IR35). This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office. Responsibilities: - Ensure portfolio information is accurate, timely and structured to enable senior decision making - Provide integrated insight across planning, risk, benefits and change readiness - Facilitate integration across PMO disciplines in terms of planning, resource management, benefits tracking, business cases, risk and assurance - Support continuous improvement of PMO tools, templates and processes - Engage proactively with internal stakeholders to gather information, build alignment and share best practice.

Essential Skills: - Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent work experience - Strong analytical capability with ability to interpret multiple data sources - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work flexibly across a wide range of PMO disciplines (planning, risk, benefits, change, assurance) - Highly organised with strong attention to detail - Ability to translate complex data into clear, concise insight for non-technical audiences - Experience in PMO, project, programme or portfolio support environments - Experience supporting planning, business cases or structured reporting - Experience tracking benefits or contributing to organisational change support - Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning tools Desirable Skills: - Professional certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, MoR, MSP) - Experience preparing governance papers or supporting assurance events - Knowledge / experience of public sector governance frameworks If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.