Job Description:

Portfolio Manager

Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: 12-month contract
Hourly Rate: £31.10 p/h, PAYE
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 2 days in office per month
Industry: Public Services

Are you an experienced leader in programme and project management? Our client, a key player in the public services sector, is seeking a dedicated Portfolio Manager to join their team. This role is integral to advancing health innovation across the West Midlands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of diverse programmes and projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure successful delivery through effective leadership, evidence generation, and impact assessment.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders to inform activities and maximise regional impact.
• Provide direct line management and professional development for team members.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to identify unmet clinical and operational needs.
• Support innovation and improvement initiatives, integrating patient and public involvement.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong communication and relationship management abilities.
• Proven ability in managing project and programmes.
• Proficiency in analytical and judgement skills to navigate complex programme requirements.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills to oversee multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and promote collaborative partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Educated to Master's level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in managing large-scale programmes and leading diverse teams.
• Knowledge of the West Midlands innovation ecosystem is advantageous.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on health innovation in the region. If you are ready to take on this challenge and drive meaningful change, we invite you to apply.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.