Head of Portfolio Governance & Assurance

The Finance, Portfolio and Performance Team plays a leading role in delivering the strategy of the House of Commons Service through effective financial planning and control, monitoring organisational performance, and supporting the delivery of projects and programmes across Parliament. The business area includes a range of teams including the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)., The Head of Portfolio Governance and Assurance is a key role in supporting Parliament to deliver its ambitious and challenging change agenda. This role provides an incredible opportunity to drive change and work in an historic and iconic organisation.
This senior and pivotal role sits within the EPMO and works with the Director of EPMO to lead the strategic management and oversight of Parliament’s portfolio of programmes and projects, with specific responsibility for programme and project Governance and Assurance., The Head of Portfolio Governance and Assurance is a key role in supporting Parliament to deliver its ambitious and challenging change agenda. This role provides an incredible opportunity to drive change and work in an historic and iconic organisation.
This senior and pivotal role sits within the EPMO and works with the Director of EPMO to lead the strategic management and oversight of Parliament’s portfolio of programmes and projects, with specific responsibility for programme and project Governance and Assurance.
The Head of Portfolio Governance and Assurance is responsible for:
+ Leading, advising on, and continuously improving the governance framework for major projects and programmes in Parliament;
+ Owning, embedding, and continuously improving Parliament’s project and programme assurance in line with Government best practice;
+ Management of the EPMO Governance and Assurance function and team

o Experience of providing governance and integrated assurance advice, Risk Potential Assessments, Gateway Reviews and services for a large and diverse portfolio of projects and programmes.
o Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships and influence people at all levels within the organisation including a challenging customer base
o Proven ability to provide leadership, set strategic objectives, develop and motivate teams to deliver results across formal reporting lines.
o Ability to think strategically, anticipating and managing high-level risks and uncertainties., + Experience of providing governance and integrated assurance advice, Risk Potential Assessments, Gateway Reviews and services for a large and diverse portfolio of projects and programmes.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships and influence people at all levels within the organisation including a challenging customer base
+ Proven ability to provide leadership, set strategic objectives, develop and motivate teams to deliver results across formal reporting lines.
+ Ability to think strategically, anticipating and managing high-level risks and uncertainties.

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Staff Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
+ 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
+ Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
+ Access to training and development.
+ Flexible working.
+ Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.
Introduction
The Finance, Portfolio and Performance Team plays a leading role in delivering the strategy of the House of Commons Service through effective financial planning and control, monitoring organisational performance, and supporting the delivery of projects and programmes across Parliament. The business area includes a range of teams including the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO).

Alongside your salary of £68,900, House of Commons contributes £18,603 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%, Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
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Security
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