Senior Portfolio Assurance Business Partner

In the Assurance team we use insight from governance and risk and control to bring clarity so that decision makers in DVSA can make informed choices. Do you have experience of Project, programme or portfolio assurance or delivery? Can you give sound and authoritative advice or support? Are you an experienced line manager? If so, we'd love to hear from you! This is a prominent Senior Executive Officer (SEO) role within the DVSA. The role is suited to a candidate seeking to strengthen their current understanding of assurance and governance, while developing their knowledge of the wider portfolio management across the directorate. You should have experience in a PMO setting, with knowledge of project management standards and assurance in line with the Project Delivery Functional Standard, Cabinet Office controls and HM Treasury approvals and Green Book requirements. The role holder will lead the Portfolio Assurance team in delivering quality assurance of the DVSA's Portfolio by reporting on compliance, standards, trends and levels of risk. The role holder works collaboratively with the Heads of Profession and the programme/project community within DVSA and externally across DfT to be the first point of contact on portfolio assurance related guidance and information. The role holder will engage confidently with senior leaders, and Project SROs in DVSA, championing the assurance principles and encouraging a positive, transparent assurance culture across the Agency, by providing sound assurance advice on governance, risk and appropriate controls and seeking to improve business control processes and reporting. The role holder will report to the Head of Portfolio Assurance & Governance and contribute to deliverables across the Directorate, providing effective leadership to the Portfolio Assurance Team.

• 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. There are also likely to be opportunities for Project Portfolio Management training.
• 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.