NHS Blood and Transplant

Portfolio Analyst

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Job summary

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The candidate may be based at any of our main centres in England, by agreement.

Job Summary: Join us at NHS Blood & Transplant as a Portfolio Analyst and embark on a journey where your expertise will shape the future and reputation of an organization with a mission to save and improve lives.

As a Portfolio Analyst, your dedication to excellence will directly contribute to our mission of keeping the cost of blood low, enabling us to allocate resources where they're needed most. Every analysis, solution, and improvement you implement will play a crucial role in our mission.

This role offers ample opportunities for growth and personal development in a dynamic environment where autonomy and initiative are celebrated. Operating within a remote and virtual team structure, you'll have the freedom to showcase your capabilities while collaborating with like-minded professionals to broaden your knowledge, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference.

If you're ready to make an impact on the healthcare landscape and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference, apply now to join NHS Blood & Transplant as a Portfolio Analyst. Your journey towards a rewarding career awaits!

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be:

  • Working alongside the Head of DDTS Portfolio Office to be responsible for the effective running of the control processes within the DDTS Portfolio Management Office (PMO).
  • Managing the DDTS Portfolio budget and financial controls such as, raising and receipting POs, internal cross charges to produce an accurate financial position at month end that is reported to various governance boards.
  • Expected to act as an expert and champion of the DDTS Portfolio, Programme & Project methodology (P3) as well as provide support and cover to the rest of the PMO team where required.
  • Assisting in the management of the DDTS Demand pipeline across multiple business directorates and teams. Co-ordinating and updating of key PMO procedures and tools that support Senior and Executive level reporting.
  • Responsible for specifying, developing, and establishing new processes into the PMO function.
  • Undertaking analysis, produce reports, and make recommendations based on the analysis.
  • Participating in the development and improvement of Portfolio, programme and project processes and documentation to ensure the PMO office is managed efficiently and effectively.
  • You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £42,170 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008136

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH


NHSBT - Liverpool

14 Estuary Banks

Liverpool

L24 8RB


NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

London

NW9 5BG


NHSBT - Barnsley

Capitol Way

Barnsley

S75 3FG


NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

Bristol

SW17 0RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎ 

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎ 

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Post qualifying training courses or specific experience supported as appropriate with work based experience in a range of areas which may include business requirements analysis; change management; health and safety legislation, project management skills, presentation and influencing; staff management.
  • Prince 2 qualification or equivalent level qualification.
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent IT literacy skills and associated packages (MS Office, Project, Business Objects).
  • Knowledge and experience of budgeting in a project context.
  • Experience in developing and adapting policies and procedures where change is required.
  • Good understanding of the Data Protection, Freedom of Information act to ensure confidentiality of records and information is maintained and appropriate responses are given to information requests.
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a large and complex organisation.
  • Experience of identifying and managing risks within a portfolio, programme or project and devising an appropriate management strategy to minimise the risks.
  • Demonstrable experience of user testing of processes and systems. Writing test scripts, liaising with Quality Assurance and other departments to ensure sign off.
  • Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Post qualifying training courses or specific experience supported as appropriate with work based experience in a range of areas which may include business requirements analysis; change management; health and safety legislation, project management skills, presentation and influencing; staff management.
  • Prince 2 qualification or equivalent level qualification.
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent IT literacy skills and associated packages (MS Office, Project, Business Objects).
  • Knowledge and experience of budgeting in a project context.
  • Experience in developing and adapting policies and procedures where change is required.
  • Good understanding of the Data Protection, Freedom of Information act to ensure confidentiality of records and information is maintained and appropriate responses are given to information requests.
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a large and complex organisation.
  • Experience of identifying and managing risks within a portfolio, programme or project and devising an appropriate management strategy to minimise the risks.
  • Demonstrable experience of user testing of processes and systems. Writing test scripts, liaising with Quality Assurance and other departments to ensure sign off.
  • Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of DDTS Portfolio Office

Rachel Hands

rachel.hands@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £42,170 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008136

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH


NHSBT - Liverpool

14 Estuary Banks

Liverpool

L24 8RB


NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

London

NW9 5BG


NHSBT - Barnsley

Capitol Way

Barnsley

S75 3FG


NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

Bristol

SW17 0RB


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