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Job Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 up to 10% pension contribution and 30 days annual leave

Closing Date

April 12, 2026

Job Description

Data, Insight & Performance

Understand the overall portfolio performance data (KPIs, schedules, risks, benefits).

Working with the BIM Lead to ensure that efficiencies are continuously captured for decision ready portfolio reporting.

Work with teams across the portfolio to deliver decision ready dashboards: design and automate dashboards for monthly/quarterly reporting; highlight trends, variances, and escalations early.

Performance Reporting & Insight

Complete monthly portfolio reporting to senior leaders across Be First and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Undertake monthly project monitoring activities including utilising development management software (SDS Sequel currently) in conjunction with financial management software (Advanced E5 currently).

Consolidate data from project teams and validate accuracy.

Highlight variances, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure projects align with programme goals.

Identify risks, issues, and trends, and recommend corrective actions.

Maintain and continuously improve reporting templates and tools.

Process Improvement

Evaluate programme processes and suggest improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.

Support implementation of best practices and compliance with governance requirements and standards.

Support the facilitation of programme reviews, gateway meetings and assurance activities.

Procurement & Commercial Support

Maintain procurement logs, contracts and supplier performance records.

Liaise with Legal, Commercial and Finance to support complete and accurate documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination

Work closely with teams across the business to provide analytical insights, handle dependencies and monitor progress as required.

Support preparation of meetings, trainings, workshops and briefings.

Other

Undertake any other duties as reasonably delegated

Essential

Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, and performance monitoring within a programme or PMO environment.

Proven ability to design and improve processes, templates, and digital tools to enhance efficiency and governance.

Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI /or similar analytics platforms, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.

Understanding of programme management principles, governance frameworks, and stage-gate assurance.

Experience in risk, KPIs, and benefits tracking across multiple projects or programmes.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain data integrity and audit trails.

Strong communication skills to present insights clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to work proactively, prioritise competing deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements.

Desirable

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g., data analytics, business management, or project management).

Professional certifications such as APM PFQ/PMQ, PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner, or Agile awareness.

Experience with data visualisation and automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, SQL/DAX).

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Familiarity with housing, regeneration, or capital delivery programmes in a public sector or similar environment.

Understanding of digital collaboration platforms and Common Data Environments (CDE) for programme reporting.

Ability to train and coach teams on data-driven decision-making and process improvement.

Strong interest in innovation and technology adoption to enhance programme performance.

 

Person Specification

Relevant technical qualifications & experience, as outlined in the section above.

Strong experience in stakeholder relationship management and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels.

Able to deal effectively with work pressures, prioritise and be flexible/adaptable to changing requirements without losing sight of key objectives.

Persuasive, influential, and collaborative working style.

Goal-focused and resilient, with an ability to work proactively and respond positively to changes in the working environment.

Strong organisational and planning skills, with a proven ability to handle varied workloads and fixed deadlines.

Experience identifying risks/issues and recommending solutions

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Advanced IT, numeracy & analytical skills with the ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner.

Analytical thinking with meticulous attention to detail, particularly with regard to technical aspects of operational processes and practices, accuracy of records and reports, efficiency and accuracy around programme management.

Ability to provide effective support and advice if required to internal and external stakeholders.

Skilled at evaluating effectiveness, applying continuous improvement and challenging the norm in a professional and solution-based approach.

General

To contribute towards the implementation of a working culture that is result-orientated, customer-focused and an ethos of ‘right first time’ service delivery.

To undertake all duties with minimal supervision.

To be responsible for continuous personal development by requesting and attending training when necessary.

To demonstrate a strong commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities.

To take a lead in providing high quality services to external and internal customers and stakeholders, meeting evolving delivery priorities, issues and challenges to agreed standards defined in the service offer.

Apply for this position

Please email an up-to-date CV with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) setting out why you are interested in the role and why you believe yourself to be qualified.

Be First reserves the right to close this job advert only, should a suitable candidate present themselves.

BFHR@befirst.london