Head of Portfolio Assurance and Reporting
Quick answer
The Royal British Legion is hiring a home-based (hybrid) Head of Portfolio Assurance and Reporting paying £65k-£70k to lead portfolio governance, performance insight, and strategic change initiatives.
- Role
- Head of Portfolio Assurance and Reporting
- Organization
- THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
- Location
- Home-based (with regular travel to London)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £65,000 to £70,000 per annum
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-23
The role
The Royal British Legion is seeking a Head of Portfolio Assurance and Reporting to lead their portfolio assurance and reporting function within the Change and Transformation team. The role is responsible for ensuring the change portfolio is clearly defined, monitored, and governed to support the organization's 10-year strategy. You will provide leadership for portfolio reporting, performance insight, and risk management while acting as a key partner to delivery stakeholders. The position involves regular travel to London, Haig House, alongside working from your home address.
What you'll do
- Lead portfolio assurance, governance, and performance reporting functions.
- Monitor portfolio-level risks, dependencies, resources, and financial positions.
- Provide objective insight and constructive challenge to delivery and business stakeholders.
- Support Portfolio Boards with high-quality, evidence-based decision reporting.
- Drive benefits management and strategic alignment across the change portfolio.
What it takes
- Proven experience supporting Portfolio Boards or senior governance functions.
- Strong understanding of portfolio management within complex change environments.
- Demonstrated ability to create clarity and structure in ambiguous environments.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to maintain professional independence while providing objective insight.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
28 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays), private healthcare, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, generous pension contributions (6%-10%), employee assistance programme, flexible working options, and cycle-to-work schemes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
The role is home-based; however, you will be expected to travel regularly, including frequent visits to Haig House in London.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary for this position is between £65,000 and £70,000 per annum.
By when do I need to apply?
The closing date for applications is July 23, 2026, though the organization may close the vacancy early if they receive sufficient strong applications.
What are the key qualifications required?
Successful candidates must have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, along with extensive experience in portfolio management and governance within complex change environments.
How to apply
Apply directly on THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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