Project Portfolio Management Analyst

Overview

A place to drive change

Location:

Bradford/Burnley/Stockton, Hybrid

Salary: £43,294 per annum

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.

We’re on a journey of transformation. We’re finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We’re innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.

We’re a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We’re building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us.

If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future.

As a Project Portfolio Management Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in embedding best‑practice project delivery across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Transformation
, you will:

• Work with Executive and Leadership Teams to influence priorities and continuously improve PMO frameworks and standards.

• Drive High‑Quality Portfolio Management
  Ensure accurate portfolio reporting, strong governance across project life cycles, and high‑impact insights for senior leaders.
• Support People and Performance
  Coach project teams and guide performance to embed best practice and strengthen delivery capability, while also providing line management to our Portfolio Coordinator.
• Make a Meaningful Impact
  Play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives and driving long‑term organisational success within a collaborative, forward‑thinking team.

The spot salary for this post is £43,294 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance principles, and PMO best practices.
• Proven experience supporting project life cycles or working in a PMO environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or similar software.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and provide actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and associated tools.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple projects running concurrently.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and gain buy‑in from challenging stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Planned date: 3rd March via Teams.

A behavioural and scenario‑based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real‑life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance.

Planned date: 10th March at our Bradford office.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future‑focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at…