DCTT Portfolio Office SO1

The post holder will support the Head Portfolio (OF5) to deliver the Defence College of Technical Training Head Quarters (DCTT HQ) major projects and In-Year Change Plan. Specifically the post holder will focus on the following key tasks:

1. Lead and manage the project governance, including maintenance of the schedule of workflows and meetings, stakeholder management, identifying areas of concerns to the Project Board, and providing support where necessary.

2. Manage the DCTT HQ In-Year Change Plan, including application of appropriate governance to each change project, reviewing progress of workflows against schedule, and generating quaterly Portfolio Office (PfO) Meeting.

3. Lead on the development and support of business cases, including liaison Defence Portfolio and Approvals Secretariat (DPAS) to ensure smooth progression through the full Approvals chain.

4. Develop and manage PfO resources and workflow to achieve outputs and driving continuous improvement.

5. Represent PfO through attendance at DCTT HQ and wider meetings, briefing on matters of the moment and briefing back to PfO of feedback and information or knowledge.

6. Act as Deputy Hd PfO when required.

7. Act as Line Manager to monitor and develop Civil Servants within the PfO Team.