Portfolio Analyst

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.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and wepositively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

• Date posted: 30 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 18 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 009451
• Job locations: NHSBT - Filton Centre, 500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QH, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Newcastle Centre, Holland Drive off Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4NQ, United Kingdom, NHSBt - Southampton Centre, Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5AF, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Colindale Centre, Charcot Road, Colindale, London, NW9 5BG, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Tooting Centre, 75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting, London, SW17 0RB, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Manchester Centre, Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LL, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Plymouth Centre, Ground and First Floor, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Birmingham Centre, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SG, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Barnsley Centre, Unit D, Capitol Way, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3FG, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Liverpool Centre, 14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8RB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

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The assessment process for this role will include: a video assessment stage, followed by a competency-based interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Friday 23rd October via Teams – subject to confirmation.