Portfolio Support Analyst

This is an integral role supporting the Head of Portfolio, focused on delivering a portfolio of value-driven growth and innovation products on a 6 month fixed term contract basis. The analyst provides essential support and assurance to Project Managers (PM) and Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR) at both programme and project levels.

Here's a taste of what you'll be doing

This role requires an efficient, multi-tasking individual to deliver results across the following key areas:

• Portfolio Governance & Assurance: Maintain the portfolio governance cadence (e.g., syncs, strategic reviews) and provide associated reporting and insight to support portfolio approvals and delivery. Develop strong relationships with PMs & EiRs, offering support and assurance
• Portfolio Support & Administration: Own and maintain data in Portfolio tools and systems. Play a key role in embedding and improving tool usage. Manage critical administrative tasks such as meeting bookings, minute-taking, and tracking actions, facilities management, (e.g. utilising online platform room booking/processing), and communication management incl. internal intranet maintenance.
• Facilities management, e.g. utilising online platform room booking/processing
• Reporting & MI Production: Produce accurate and meaningful reporting and analytics for projects, and the overall Portfolio to inform governance at Board and Portfolio levels. Attention to detail is critical
• Budgeting & Invoicing Principles: Understand and apply budget and forecasting principles and the process of invoicing when supporting the Portfolio in assessment, and reporting activities

Are we the perfect match?

We are seeking a candidate with a strong support background who is highly efficient and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail

• Organisational & Administrative Excellence (Priority): Excellent organisational skills and a track record of producing accurate work with attention to detail. Proven ability to handle all aspects of portfolio support and administration (e.g., minute taking, action tracking, meeting & event coordination)
• Workload Management: Experience of working to deadlines, efficiently prioritising a range of tasks to ensure timely delivery.
• Project Planning: awareness of project planning techniques and plan maintenance; understanding of how to define and manage risks, issues and dependencies.
• Stakeholder Management: Confident, proactive approach with proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, providing constructive challenge and gaining commitment.
• Financial Acumen: A strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and the principles of invoicing as they relate to project and portfolio management.

It would be great if you had

• Prior experience in the energy industry
• Portfolio Expertise: knowledge of portfolio management methodologies and experience working within a fast-moving, agile environment
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Experience effectively analysing data from multiple systems to produce meaningful and accurate MI for diverse audiences.

Here's what else you need to know

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.
• Fixed term contract length - 6 months
• Competitive salary
• Location - London - Citigen, 47-53 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6PB with travel to our other sites when required.
• Excellent parental leave allowance.
• Award-Winning Workplace - We're proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you
• Inclusive & Diverse - We're the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We're also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year-recognising our inclusive, people-first culture
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We're Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone
• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way
• For all successful candidates.? Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party servic