Portfolio Analyst

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NHS Blood and Transplant Portfolio Analyst The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary It takes all types of people to deliver the work that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) we are a unique organisation that works with patients and donors alike to save and improve lives every day. We are on a mission to ensure that every patient receives the donation they need and we are seeking an experienced portfolio analyst to lead governance processes for a complex high value portfolio that will improve organ donation and transplant services across the UK. This is a high impact role where your work will directly contribute to saving and transforming lives. As a Portfolio Analyst, you'll play a vital role in helping us make informed decisions about the projects and programmes that support our organisations strategic priorities. Working within the OTDT PMO, you'll provide expert analysis and insight across our investment portfolio, turning complex financial, resource and performance data into clear recommendations for senior leaders. You'll develop meaningful dashboards, support portfolio governance, identify risks and dependencies, and help shape long-term transformation planning. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale change, influence decision-making at a senior level, and help ensure NHSBT continues to maximise value and deliver lasting impact for donors, patients and communities across the UK. Main duties of the job As a Portfolio Analyst, the post holder will work as part of the dynamic Central Portfolio Office Management delivery team that has a reach across the whole organisation to manage the investment portfolio of project and programme, including transformational programmes that help improve and save lives. The Post holder is responsible providing value added analysis and insight over the organisation-wide portfolio during prioritisation, planning and delivery performance, to enable timely senior leadership and executive level decision making, including any interventions. The post holder will: Be accountable for tracking and reporting on the health, status, and performance of the project and programme portfolio, in line with NHSBT standards, by developing dashboards against agreed KPIs to provide visibility to senior leadership that enable timely strategic intervention. Act as a subject matter expert on portfolio analysis, supporting and contributing to the overall delivery of programmes and projects, including the aggregation and assessment of risks, issues, dependencies and resource constraints at the portfolio level. Analyse financial, resource, and schedule data to support effective decision-making, ensuring data integrity and consistency across portfolio tools and systems. Support adherence to portfolio governance frameworks and standards, ensuring projects comply with stage-gate processes and reporting requirements. About us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Ou