Portfolio Governance and Assurance Manager

Portfolio Governance and Assurance Manager Job Introduction

MPS is about to embark on its recently announced 'New World' strategy, designed to help us be better, bolder and drive our business forward for our members. As part of this strategy, we have an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Governance and Assurance Manager to join our Transformation Management Office!

As our new Portfolio Governance and Assurance Manager, you will provide central oversight of the MPS change portfolio, ensuring the effective administration of change programmes and the monitoring of projects. This role is critical in ensuring that benefits realisation is effectively controlled and achieved in alignment with best practices and MPS strategic priorities.

As a key member of the team, you will oversee the governance and coordination of change initiatives, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and contribute to the organisation's overall strategic goals. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to track progress, identify risks and ensure that projects are aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies, with experience in portfolio oversight, reporting, and benefits tracking. You will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.

Role Responsibility

As our new Portfolio Governance and Assurance Manager, you will also:

• Build relationships and networks and work closely with, challenge, and influence senior management within MPS to ensure that all changes underpin the MPS strategy and are structured to support effective and efficient change delivery.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of change portfolio communications to the business as required.
• Develop and lead a culture and capability in lean/continuous improvement and project management to drive operational efficiency and great member experiences and outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Change strategy to plan, cost, and quality.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:

• PRINCE2 Qualification
• Strong organisational skills - organising self and balancing multiple activities/deliveries.
• A good knowledge of customer-focused and analysis-led change methodology.
• Experience of the full software IT development life cycle.

Please view the role profile for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary as stated above, you will also receive:

• Up to 15% discretionary annual bonus.
• Annual performance-related pay review.
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us - optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us).
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days).
• Private Medical Cover.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement.
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work.
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.
• 6x salary death in service.
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers.

About the Company

Who We Are

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world's leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members' premiums are kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need exceptional colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, so we can continue to provide the most trusted, valued and expert protection to members when they need us the most.

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more and looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply.

Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our friendly Talent Acquisition team by emailing