Portfolio Support Officer – EXPIRED

About Hodge:

For over 50 years, we’ve shared the same simple mission: to really make a positive difference for our customers and communities. This ethos is in our DNA as we are 79% owned by a charity, the Hodge Foundation.

As Hodge continues to embark on its next chapter the Bank has already seen a large amount of growth both in terms of financial performance but importantly its colleagues. Our strategic vision is underpinned by our people and our investment in our colleagues. Our culture is what makes us special and ultimately what delivers our purpose to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.

Our aim is to open financial possibilities where options seem limited. Helping a family get a mortgage, saving for that dream or investing in or developing property. All of our customers get much more than just products: we give them simple solutions and support when they need it most.

About the Role:

• Salary: Competitive
• Full Time
• Hybrid Working
• Closing Date: 26^th November 2021

We are looking for a Portfolio Support Officer to join our Projects & Change team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in areas of technology, company strategy and project management.

Hodge has as ambitious strategy across the digital space to continually improve how we do business and enhance customer experience. The portfolio office tracks how we perform on these programmes, ensuring that the correct governance is followed and the change space is supported as needed.

Your key responsibilities as Portfolio Support Officer will include:

• Supporting the Change Committee through gathering reporting data and minute taking.
• Supporting Budget Tracking. Collaborating with People Services and Finance to understand people changes within projects and raise invoices to correct budgets. Encourage correct usage of the time sheet system and track when projects require code openings and closings.
• Supporting Governance and Audits; monitor control measures and use of the Hodge Delivery Framework.
• Supporting Risk Management queries across programmes.
• Providing guidance on tools used within the Change space. MS Roadmap (Roadmap tool). E Hour (timesheet tool). SharePoint access.

About You:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and organised individual, with a strong willingness to learn and gain knowledge in the tech and strategic space.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate strong communication skills, such as the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and communicate technical information to the business.

An analytical mindset and the ability to think outside of the box, to improve ways of working, are essential in this role.

The successful candidate will be a technically literate individual who is competent in MS office, in particular, excel and powerpoint. The individual will understand project management principles and agile methodology. They will also demonstrate an understanding of, or willingness to learn, principles surrounding programme budgeting and risk management.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply through the ‘apply now’ button.

Closing Date: 26^th November 2021.

Benefits at Hodge:

Alongside competitive salaries and an annual discretionary bonus, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pension (company contribution up to 15%).
• 26 days holiday entitlement, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days
• Learning & Development Programmes
• Private Medical Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Memberships
• Funded Eye Tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Loans
• Retail Discounts
• Enhanced Parental & Adoption Leave

Equality & Diversity

Hodge is an advocate of being an equal opportunities employer, We believe in promoting equality and diversity which is central to our lives today. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and recognises the value a diverse workforce brings to an organisation.