Job Title: Portfolio Resource Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 38, 071 ( 42,029 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Location: Liverpool/Hybrid If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don?t meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Portfolio Resource Analyst As a Portfolio Resource Analyst you will be responsible for developing and embedding effective resource management practices across the Business Transformation change portfolio, which consists of cross-functional resources from the CIO Directorate. As part of a vibrant and high achieving Portfolio Management Office team (PMO), the post holder will support the transition from Excel based resource tracking to a modern Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, helping to enhance visibility, optimise resource allocation and enable effective decision making across the CIO directorate. Enthusiastic, self-motivated and collaborative, the post holder will play a critical role in managing and optimising resource allocation across our change agenda, ensuring the portfolio has the right people, with the right skills allocated to the right initiatives. About you We are looking for someone with Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and present clear, actionable insights Proven experience in resource planning management within a change context Demonstrable experience producing resource dashboards Experience in embedding or optimising resource management frameworks or processes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Why Riverside? At Riverside, we?re a housing association with a difference ? enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we?ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you?ll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Collaborate with project and programme managers to capture and maintain accurate resource plans (forecasts) within the PPM tool Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on how to use the PPM tool for resource tracking and reporting purposes Maintain a central resource management database within the PPM tool, maintaining resource job families and providing visibility of capacity, availability and allocation across the portfolio Work closely with resource owners across the directorate to provide resource availability and recommendation on allocation Identify resource gaps, overallocations and conflicts, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve resource conflicts Analyse portfolio resource capacity to provide recommendation on realistic start dates for new demand Oversee the timesheet system and process, ensuring timely submissions and generating reports to support resource planning and cost tracking Monitor and analyse resource utilisation, providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide real time visibility into metrics such as capacity, demand and utilisation Use the PPM tool to undertake regular scenario modelling to provide insight on how changes can impact resources and delivery timelines, to drive informed decisions Facilitate resource allocation discussions and provide data driven recommendations to support decision making Highlight trends, bottlenecks and opportunities for resource optimisation to the leadership team Act a trusted advisor, providing guidance on resource management best practice Identify opportunities to improve the...
