The Role
Post: Portfolio Analyst
Salary: £ 36,877 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £ 36,877 - £ 42,221 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term/ Internal Secondment (2 years)
(With the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 30 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT
In early 2020, the London Fire Commissioner published the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) which set out those actions required to transform the organisation to address concerns raised by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) in late 2019. This marked the beginning of the organisation’s transformation journey and necessitated a restructure for the Transformation Directorate. This new structure will provide the capabilities and capacity the London Fire Brigade (LFB) requires to sustain transformative change across the Brigade, deliver the 2023 - 2029 Community Risk Management Plan (our strategy and response to risk in London) and enable the LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.
One of the capabilities is a Portfolio Management function, which will consist of a pool of Project, Programme and Change Managers, the Programme Management Office, and a Portfolio Office, who together will support and enable the delivery of our Transformation Portfolio as articulated in the CRMP.
Whilst a number of these posts are temporary, there is the possibility the contract may be extended or become permanent.
The Portfolio Analyst will support the Portfolio Manager in monitoring the delivery of the LFB Transformation portfolio, providing regular reporting, insight and analysis to senior leaders across the Brigade. They will be part of the Portfolio Office which will be responsible for maintaining strategic alignment, prioritisation and selection of projects and programmes, progress tracking and monitoring, optimisation and benefits achieved by the projects.
They will work closely with the PMO and Project/Programme Managers to continually review the projects and programmes across the portfolio, to provide data-centric and benefits-led analysis to enable their prioritisation and resourcing. They will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining the Transformation Portfolio dashboard, which will provide an overview on progress against milestones, risks, benefits, cost and quality.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid February. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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