At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery and governance while tracking benefits and risks.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on community impact and employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration with strong attention to detail and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38220 - 40777 £ per year.
Contract: 6‑month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: 11 hours per week (Mon & Tue)
Salary: £38,220 to £40,777 FTE per annum (£11,363 - £12,123 pro rata)
Location: Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 2nd August 2026
Job Summary
Portfolio and Benefits Officer supporting the successful delivery of the Service’s Portfolio of Change within a flexible and hybrid working arrangement. The role involves governance, risk, benefit realisation and portfolio oversight to help achieve positive outcomes for the communities served.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating board activity, including agendas, papers, actions and follow‑up records.
- Maintaining accurate governance records, trackers, dashboards and project documentation.
- Tracking risks, issues, decisions, actions, benefit realisation, project health and lessons learned to maximise project success.
- Preparing reports, summaries and insights to support portfolio oversight and decision‑making.
- Completing assurance activity against agreed governance processes.
- Identifying trends, gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement of ways of working.
- Supporting benefits management by identifying, tracking and reporting project benefits and efficiencies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in an administrative role with evidence of scheduling and supporting meetings, maintaining and presenting project, programme, or functional information.
- Experience managing changing priorities and situations.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to produce and share information.
Benefits & Equality
We are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees. We provide a range of benefits and support services to help employees perform at their best, including flexible working arrangements and extensive digital and diversity support initiatives. We are an equal‑opportunity, Disability Confident employer that welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity.
Portfolio & Benefits Officer in Essex employer: Networking Women in the Fire Service
Networking Women in the Fire Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing community safety and wellbeing across the UK. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer flexible home-based work arrangements and opportunities for impactful collaboration within a supportive and inclusive culture. Join us to make a meaningful difference while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to your professional development.
Contact Details:
Networking Women in the Fire Service Recruitment Team
