Deputy Senior Portfolio Manager

About The Role

The Deputy Senior Portfolio Manager supports the Senior Portfolio Manager in leading the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and delivering effective oversight of the organisation’s project portfolio.

The role requires sufficient authority,judgement and experience to progress portfolio activity independently within agreed parameters, while ensuring that strategic, high-risk,sensitiveor exceptional matters are referred to the Senior Portfolio Manager.

The postholder will deputise for the Senior Portfolio Manager when requested and will helpmaintaincontinuity,resilience and consistent standards across the portfolio.

The Deputy Senior Portfolio Manager is expected to provide capable and reliable delivery leadership while preserving clear accountability. The role strengthens the resilience and capacity of the portfolio function by progressing the majority of routine and complex activity,supported by the Senior Portfolio Manager where appropriate

This is a temporary post for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency subject to budgetary approval and job evaluation.

Job Purpose Formatting

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource:
Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.

We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.