PORTFOLIO OFFICE MANAGER
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,754 to £48,710 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | Llantrisant, Pontyclun |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is seeking a dynamic and forwardthinking Portfolio Manager to lead the development and management of our Portfolio
Management Office (PMO). This is a unique opportunity to oversee a wide range of
transformation and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and
delivering real value to the communities we serve. You will design and embed best practice
frameworks, provide senior-level governance and reporting, and support delivery teams
across the Service—all while championing continuous improvement and ethical, inclusive
leadership.
Leading a skilled team of programme and project professionals, you will drive portfolio-level
planning, prioritisation and assurance. Your role will involve close collaboration with
performance, planning and risk colleagues to ensure a data-informed, integrated approach
to change. We’re looking for a proven leader with a strong background in PMO or portfolio
governance in a complex organisation, experience delivering large-scale transformation,
and a passion for innovation and public service. A recognised qualification in programme,
project or portfolio management is desirable, along with the ability to communicate
effectively and inclusively. Join us to make a meaningful impact in one of Wales’ most vital
public services.
Management Office (PMO). This is a unique opportunity to oversee a wide range of
transformation and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and
delivering real value to the communities we serve. You will design and embed best practice
frameworks, provide senior-level governance and reporting, and support delivery teams
across the Service—all while championing continuous improvement and ethical, inclusive
leadership.
Leading a skilled team of programme and project professionals, you will drive portfolio-level
planning, prioritisation and assurance. Your role will involve close collaboration with
performance, planning and risk colleagues to ensure a data-informed, integrated approach
to change. We’re looking for a proven leader with a strong background in PMO or portfolio
governance in a complex organisation, experience delivering large-scale transformation,
and a passion for innovation and public service. A recognised qualification in programme,
project or portfolio management is desirable, along with the ability to communicate
effectively and inclusively. Join us to make a meaningful impact in one of Wales’ most vital
public services.