Retail Portfolio Planning and Governance PMO Lead

at  Close Brothers Group

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
Join the Close Brothers PMO team where you will ensure, guide and provide valuable insight in the ongoing delivery of our current portfolio of change ensuring senior management decisions lead to the successful execution of our strategic goals.
Working as part of the PMO team, our ideal team member will have previous experience working in a delivery environment, preferably in a Financial Services environment with excellent interpersonal skills.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Have previous line management experience
  We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

• Takes responsibility for the provision of portfolio, programme and project support
• Evaluates project and/or programme performance and recommends changes where necessary
• Leads the development of workforce plans to ensure the availability of appropriately skilled resources to meet organisational objectives and commitments
• Contributes to the development of the workforce planning approach. Oversees and reviews the implementation of workforce plans
• Develops current-state assessment of workforce skills, capabilities and potential. Forecasts future workforce demand for skills based on business plans and external factors
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities
  Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.