Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Hybrid working with an expectation to spend 40% of your time in the office

Salary
£43,614 per annum

About the Role
The Portfolio Assurance Manager plays a pivotal role within the House of Commons, supporting the delivery of a high-profile, complex portfolio across the UK Parliament. This is a unique opportunity to lead independent assurance across major programmes, ensuring critical projects are robust, well-governed, and set up for success. Working within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO), the role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, offering real influence at the heart of an iconic institution.

You will lead the planning and delivery of Gateway Reviews and assurance activities across a £4.7bn portfolio, engaging senior stakeholders and shaping assurance strategies. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will collaborate with internal PMOs and external bodies, manage assurance resources and budgets, and provide insightful reporting to senior boards, driving continuous improvement and safeguarding delivery.

In addition to your salary, the House of Commons offers an attractive range of benefits including generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year, enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%, and flexible working options that support work-life balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave, and alternative working patterns.

Experience
- Providing integrated assurance across complex portfolios
- Leading assurance activities such as Gateway Reviews
- Engaging and managing senior stakeholders effectively

About you
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead and work successfully within a team environment

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated but relevant experience in portfolio assurance and programme management is essential.