Portfolio Manager

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Portfolio Manager

Region: Midlands

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Reference number: ITDI01657

Working pattern: Full-time

Salary: Up to £90,000 + 25% annual bonus + PMI + benefits package

Closing date: 5th November 2026

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Portfolio Manager

• Lead strategic delivery across a portfolio of high-impact projects, shaping enterprise-wide transformation.


• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and empower project teams to achieve meaningful business outcomes.


• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and our Stratford-upon-Avon office on a 12-Month FTC. 

 

At NFU Mutual, Change is where strategy becomes reality. Our mission in Change is to deliver business outcomes for NFU Mutual and our members. More than just delivering projects, we make a real difference. Guided by values that put the portfolio first and champion collaboration, we work as one team with direct access to senior leaders and the trust of the executive. With spend on our multi-million-pound portfolio higher than it’s ever been, we can confidently deliver outcomes for our award-winning business. From large-scale transformation to fast-paced initiatives, we bring the end-to-end expertise, from building the strategic change roadmap through to supporting the business until change is fully embedded. 

Being a great place to work is at the heart of our company strategy. We invest in our people, supporting them to build their skills and develop their careers. If you want to shape meaningful transformation while growing your own future, now is the time to join us. 

About the role

As a Portfolio Manager at NFU Mutual, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering strategic change across the organisation. Leading a team of Project Management professionals, you’ll oversee the planning and execution of a sub-portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and the wider Enterprise Change Portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, enabling you to shape outcomes that matter. 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance across a sub-portfolio of projects, ensuring successful delivery to time, cost, and quality.


• Lead impact assessments and produce recommendations to maintain portfolio attractiveness, affordability, and achievability.


• Manage sub-portfolio finances and resources, balancing priorities and reallocating budgets to optimise delivery.


• Foster a ‘one-team’ approach, working closely with stakeholders to manage risks, issues, and dependencies.


• Ensure governance and reporting are robust and aligned with NFU Mutual’s Change Framework and Risk Policy.


• Champion knowledge sharing and continuous improvement through Communities of Practice.


• Act as an escalation point and coach for project teams, supporting their development and fostering a culture of empowerment.


• Lead and inspire your team, driving talent management, succession planning, and career development within Group Change. 

 

About you

You’re an experienced portfolio leader with a track record of leading strategic business and technology change. You bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence at all levels.  Your skills will include: 

• Change delivery and enterprise portfolio management expertise. 


• Proficient in planning, monitoring, and control techniques. 


•  Skilled in applying various delivery methodologies. 


• Experienced in change deployment and sequencing projects for impact. 


• Strong financial acumen with experience in resource and budget allocation. 


• Inspirational team leadership and coaching. 


• Effective stakeholder influence, including executive-level engagement and reporting. 


•  Relationship building across internal and external partners. 


• Strategic thinking and decision-making. 


•  Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement. 

Qualifications 

Relevant portfolio, programme or project management qualifications would be advantageous, although equivalent experience is also valued. 

• Management of Portfolios Practitioner – Essential (or willingness to work towards) 


•  APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) – Desirable 


• Managing Successful Programmes / APM PPQ or equivalent – Desirable


• Management of Value Practitioner – Desirable 

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique.  We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.   

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:   

• Salary – up to £90,000 dependent upon experience


• Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary) 


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Private medical insurance + options to add family members


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Mentoring opportunities to help you grow your career


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. 


• Salary sacrifice employee car scheme - subject to eligibility

 

Working at NFU Mutual

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services organisations, and for over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us, so we’re proud to be recognised as “a great place to work”.

Our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2026 award was not only awarded with Disti