Senior Portfolio Manager (Planning)

INTERNAL only vacancy:

This vacancy is only available to employees of L&Q and its subsidiaries. Any applications received from external candidates will not be progressed.

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Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution) 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service Bank Holidays Westfield Health Cash Plan non-contributory life assurance up to 21 hours volunteering paid days lifestyle benefits Employee Assistance Programme and many more

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

*Previous Applicants May Not Apply* - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)

Join ourPlanning and Portfolio Team at L&Q:

• Shape how a major transformation portfolio is understood and delivered - this is a high-visibility role where your insight directly informs senior decision-making on priorities sequencing investment and capacity
• What the role is: Senior Portfolio Manager focused on creating a clear accurate and joined-up view of activity across a complex portfolio
• Why we need it: Our transformation activity is large and fast-moving with fragmented information across programmes. This role brings coherence challenge and clarity so leaders can make informed decisions
• Reporting line and team: Reporting into the Planning & Portfolio function within Transformation & Change working closely with Heads of Delivery Programme Managers and senior stakeholders across the organisation

If this sounds like you we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:

• Heads of Delivery and Programme Managers
• Senior business and technology stakeholders
• Wider Transformation & Change teams

• Enables informed decision-making across the portfolio
• Improves transparency alignment and planning maturity
• Strengthens governance and confidence in portfolio reporting

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (desirable)
• Portfolio programme or project management certification (desirable)

• Experience operating within complex transformation portfolios or programmes
• Proven track record of working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
• Experience handling and interpreting large volumes of data from multiple sources
• Experience establishing or improving portfolio planning reporting or governance processes

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
• Confident in holding others to account and challenging constructively
• Advanced analytical skills - able to interpret reconcile and validate information
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and bring structure to complexity
• Clear and concise communication - translating complexity into meaningful insight
• Outcome-focused with the ability to work autonomously without detailed direction

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About L&Q:

Were one of the UKs leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for peoples health happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250000 people call our properties home and were proud to serve diverse communities across London the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times and all levels when representing L&Q.

At L&Q we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger and theyre at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit we look at what really matters: your skills experience and potential. Were proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. Were a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and weve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair transparent and consistent. Its all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UKs largest housing associations.

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