Portfolio Project Manager (Career Graded E14–F16)
Location: East Midlands
Grade: Career Graded E14–F16
Reports to: Head of PMO
Help Shape the Future of the East Midlands
Are you an organised and analytical project professional who enjoys turning ideas into successful outcomes? We're looking for a Portfolio Project Manager to join our Corporate Programme Management Office (PMO) and support the delivery of an ambitious portfolio of programmes that will make a lasting difference across the East Midlands.
This career-graded opportunity offers the chance to develop your project management expertise while working across a wide range of strategic initiatives. Whether you're looking to build on your experience supporting projects or you're ready to lead complex programmes, this role provides a clear pathway for progression.
Company: East Midlands Combined County Authority
Salary: £34,434 - £49,282
Hours: Full-time
Location: Chesterfield, S40 1SA
Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 11 Aug 2026
Closing date: 1 Sept 2026
- E14: £34,434–£39,152
- F15: £39,152–£44,075
- F16: £44,075–£49,282
About the Role
As a Portfolio Project Manager, you'll work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure projects are effectively planned, governed, monitored and delivered. You'll help embed consistent project management standards, provide high-quality reporting, and support informed decision-making across our portfolio.
- Support or lead the delivery of projects and programmes to agreed time, cost and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain project plans, risk and issue logs, governance documentation and performance reports.
- Monitor project progress and provide clear, accurate reporting for senior leaders and governance boards.
- Build positive relationships with internal teams, partners and stakeholders.
- Contribute to improving PMO processes, tools and project management best practice.
- At higher grades, lead complex projects, develop business cases, provide portfolio-level insight and drive continuous improvement across the PMO.
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