At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead portfolio assurance and reporting to support strategic priorities and effective decision-making.
- Company: Join the Royal British Legion, a leading charity supporting the Armed Forces community.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday, flexible working, generous pension, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while driving change in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in portfolio management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46272 - 46272 £ per year.
We have a newly created opportunity for a Head of Portfolio Assurance and Reporting to join our fantastic Change and Transformation team at RBL. Here at the Royal British Legion, we are currently embarking on an exciting new phase with our Customer, Technology and Change directorate. Together this team, covering Technology, Data Protection and Change & Transformation, takes great pride in supporting across RBL with all things technology, security, digital, data, portfolio and project management, and change.
It’s a great time to join as our organisation begins to drive our new 10-year strategy and ensures we are best able to continue to make a difference to our Armed Forces community now and for the future.
Based in our Change & Transformation team, the new Head of Portfolio Assurance and Reporting will be responsible for leading RBL’s portfolio assurance and reporting function, ensuring the change portfolio is clearly defined, prioritised, monitored and governed in a way that supports strategic priorities, strengthens confidence and enables effective decision‑making.
The role provides leadership for portfolio reporting, performance insight, assurance, governance support, benefits management and portfolio‑level visibility of risks, dependencies, resources and financial position. Working as part of the Change and Transformation leadership team and reporting to our Director: Change and Transformation, the role strengthens confidence that RBL is doing the right change, in the right order, with appropriate control, insight and evidence.
It will work closely with delivery, change and business stakeholders while maintaining sufficient independence to provide objective insight, constructive challenge and assurance.
You will be experienced in supporting Portfolio Boards or senior governance functions with decision quality reporting, insight and assurance, with a strong understanding of portfolio management in a complex change environment. Your strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills will be well utilised and you will be able to create clarity, structure and portfolio confidence in ambiguous environments.
You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly to London, Haig House. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work when not travelling.
Employee benefits include:
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
£42,090 to £46,272 per annum (Inclusive of London Supplement) Dorset, Hampshire, Homebased (Regional), Isle of Wight
Head of Portfolio Assurance and Reporting in London employer: The Royal British Legion
At the Royal British Legion, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and personal growth. As part of our Change and Transformation team, you will have access to generous employee benefits, including flexible working options, professional development courses, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the Armed Forces community. Join us in this pivotal role and contribute to our ambitious 10-year strategy while enjoying a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for advancement.
