Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Bristol, Durham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Plymouth About the job Job summary The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sectors property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales. We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey. Job description Senior Portfolio Analyst Role Overview The Senior Portfolio Analyst role is a key role within the Transformation Portfolio Office Team. It is varied and fast paced and will involve working across the Agency and with several external bodies, such as the IPA. You will have the opportunity to be involved in high profile projects and programmes including those on the Government Major Projects Portfolio. This is a unique role as it also incorporates the added element of improving capability and assurance across the Transformation portfolio. The Senior Portfolio Analyst will provide insight, information and support that strengthens portfolio governance and assurance and enables prioritisation decisions and effective allocation of resources across the portfolio. This role will help to ensure that the right level of assurance is undertaken at the right time, reviews are appropriately scheduled and delivered to enable scrutiny of the project or programme. Looking across the programmes, this role will analyse skills and capability gaps putting in place robust plans to address these, further strengthening the Agencys professional offering. Senior Portfolio Analyst Key responsibilities Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive the VOA Project Delivery Profession forward, working with stakeholders across the VOA, Other Government Departments and external bodies to support accreditation for our professionals and increase the VOAs project delivery capability. Ensure appropriate resources are in place to provide access to learning and development required across the profession. Use data and information from analysis to identify, and close, capability gaps identified across the Project Delivery Profession and Portfolio, consistent with the Governments Project Delivery Capability Framework. Identify, analyse, interpret, and resolve sensitive or complex data and information. Ensure appropriate PPM standards are in place, aligned to Cabinet Office standards, and work with the wider Portfolio Office team to help to embed these into Programme ways of working, assuring the consistent and proportionate application of VOA PPM standards across the Portfolio. Support and advise projects/programmes on the development of robust assurance documentation including Assurance and Approval Plans (IAAPs), Assurance Delivery Schedule (ADS), Risk Potential Assessments (RPAs) and action plans, validating these where necessary. Support the planning and undertaking of risk based deep-dive assurance reviews. Support the Departmental Assurance Coordinator (DAC), assisting with Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) quarterly reporting, supporting regular meetings with HMRC and Infrastructure and Projects Academy (IPA) and reviewing Integrated Assurance and Approvals documentation to ensure it remains fit for purpose and appropriate. Assist with commissioning, assuring and finalising assurance review recommendation updates, reviewing recommendations to identify trends, themes and lessons. Support, and lead were required, on portfolio functions which may include risk and issue management, planning and dependencies, and governance and reporting. Challenge and assure the information reported by projects & programmes accurately reflects their status and provide evidence-based input and analysis. Person specification We are looking for a dynamic self-starter with a flexible outlook and approach and who can work accurately whilst maintaining high standards with excellent attention to detail. Given the diverse nature of the role and work within the team, the role requires the ability to organise effectively, manage multiple tasks, flex priorities as requirements change and work at pace. You should be self-motivated and able to work collaboratively within a team, building sustained and productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Essential Requirements Comfortable using complex data, to conduct analysis and insight to provide recommendations/guidance/advice to senior leaders. To hold or be willing to work towards the following: Prince 2 Practitioner, APM qualified, P3O or equivalent certifications. Excellent communication skills. Being pragmatic and confident when dealing with a wide range of audiences and senior stakeholders. Good judgement, and proficient with project management principles - have a good understanding of project /programme delivery and the methodologies that underpin this. Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and can establish quickly excellent working relationships. Proven track record of managing conflicting demands and delivering to tight timescales in an ambiguous environment. Project/Programme/Portfolio delivery / management experience. Qualifications To hold or be willing to work towards the following: Prince 2 Practitioner, APM qualified, P3O or equivalent certifications. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: As part of the interview you will be asked technical questions to assess your technical skills. Benefits Alongside your salary of £42,194, Valuation Office Agency contributes £12,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We offer a range of flexible working options, a generous leave allowance that starts at 25 days and goes up to 30 days after 5 years service and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. Family friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. Employee Assistance Programme offering comprehensive wellbeing support. To learn more about the extensive benefits we can offer you as a VOA employee please download our Benefits Booklet: pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. If you can meet our person requirements above, we are keen to hear from you. To apply for this post, you must complete an online application with the following: A CV setting out your Job History, Full Qualifications and Previous skills and experiences. A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) please outline your suitability for the role. Please pay particular attention to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert when providing your answer. Sift (14/02/25) We will assess you on your CV and Personal Statement. Should there be a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be made on the lead essential criteria via the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. Interviews (3/3/25) Please note these dates are provisional and may be subject to change. These will be confirmed should you be invited to interview. Interviews are currently taking place using Microsoft Teams Video. We will provide more detail if you are shortlisted for interview. We will assess you on the Behaviours listed in the job description, Strengths and Technical questions. At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills. Behaviours The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge and behaviours) for this role are set out in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018 ( Success Profiles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ) and should be referred to when making this application. You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation. You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people. When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did what your thought process was and so on. Technical As part of the interview you will be asked technical questions to assess your technical skills. Application Hints and Tips For more information on Success Profiles, tips on how to write a successful application and find out more about whats involved in the application process please visit About the application process, Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) Further Information As part of the application process you will be asked to tell us which of the locations available you can work in. You will be able to specify up to 2 options. Please be aware that you can be posted to any location that you put in your preferences. If you would only like to be posted to one location, please confirm one location only. Successful candidates must select one of the locations noted in this advert as their base office and will be expected to undertake regular travel to this location under the Agencys hybrid working policy. Any move to VOA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk The VOA is an office-based organisation that supports flexible working. By default, everyone in the VOA is a hybrid worker with options to work in the office, at home or out and about, depending on the work theyre doing that day and where its best done. VOA employees only: If you are currently in receipt of DTA as a result of a VOA office closure/restructure and it is agreed for you to take up this role in your current location, you may continue to receive DTA for the remainder of the period you can claim for. Please check with the Vacancy Holder on preferred locations for this role before you apply. If you would require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the VOA to undertake this role, please contact resourcingteamvoa.gov.uk before submitting your application. Pre-employment Checks In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. Reasonable Adjustment We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition, or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate. If you need a reasonable adjustment or a change to be made so that you can make your application, please click here for more information: Reasonable Adjustments, Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) and contact voarecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. Terms & Conditions Voluntary terms apply. Reserve Lists If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 3-month reserve list as standard. During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order. Starting Work The successful candidate will normally take up duty within one month from notification of successful completion of pre-employment checks. Applying All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email voarecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Use of AI You may utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to support you during the application process however, as with any application all information submitted must be factually accurate and all examples provided must be taken directly from your own experience. All presented information will be assessed at interview. Any applications where factual inaccuracy, plagiarism or copying of examples/answers from internet sources is detected will be withdrawn from the process. Further action, including disciplinary action, may be considered in such cases involving internal candidates. Concerns/Complaints The Valuation Office Agencys recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the Central Recruitment Team at the following address: resourcingteamvoa.gov.uk If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint you have the right to complain to the Civil Service Commissioners. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Heslin Cookey Email : Heslin.cookeyvoa.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : VOARecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail