Location
Hybrid working based at any of UKHSA's Core HQs: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Canary Wharf). Hybrid workers are expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their contractual hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata) at a core HQ.

Hours
Full Time - standard Civil Service hours with flexible working options available.

Salary
Higher Executive Officer (HEO) pay scale:
£33,422 - £40,731 (National)
£35,587 - £43,244 (Outer London)
£37,749 - £45,353 (Inner London)

About the Role
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) plays a vital role in protecting the nation from health threats by preventing, preparing for, and responding to infectious diseases and environmental hazards. We are seeking candidates for two key roles within our Project Delivery Profession: Assistant Project Manager and Portfolio Analyst. These roles contribute to delivering major change programmes, health protection projects, technology and infrastructure initiatives, and organisational transformation aligned with UKHSA’s strategic objectives.

Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include leading the day-to-day running of projects of low complexity, overseeing delivery to ensure objectives are met within time, cost, and quality constraints, managing project governance, stakeholder engagement, risk and issue management, benefits realisation, and supporting assurance and change management processes.

Portfolio Analyst responsibilities focus on overseeing a collection of programmes or projects, providing insight and support to strengthen portfolio governance, enabling prioritisation and resource allocation decisions, maintaining portfolio delivery maps, tracking interdependencies and risks, supporting governance boards, and engaging with stakeholders to build commitment to shared objectives.

Both roles are aligned with the Government Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF) and offer support towards achieving Government Project Delivery Accreditation if not already held.

These roles may require regular travel between UKHSA sites.

Experience
- Recent experience working in a project, programme, or portfolio office environment.
- Working knowledge of project planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, resource management, governance, and assurance.
- Experience reporting or presenting information through dashboards, highlight reports, or progress updates.
- Awareness of commercial and procurement processes, budget and cost management, business case development, and benefits management.
- Strong capability with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to use digital tools and data analytics to support decision-making in project delivery.

About You
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
- Motivated to work collaboratively and contribute to a diverse project delivery community.
- Willingness to travel regularly between UKHSA sites as required.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications are mandatory; however, candidates will be supported to work towards Government Project Delivery Accreditation.
- Successful candidates must pass a Security Check (SC) clearance, requiring UK residency for the last 5 years.
- Eligibility to work in the UK Civil Service in accordance with Civil Service Nationality Rules is required.