Country
United Kingdom
Office Location
London or Birmingham
About Us
Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model.
Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.
At RICS, we are at the forefront of shaping the built and natural environment. As a prominent professional body, we empower our members with globally recognised qualifications, influential networks, and access to high quality resources.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and embed a robust portfolio governance framework to support strategic delivery.
Lead prioritisation and investment planning to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Act as a senior point of contact for portfolio-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Oversee performance tracking, risk management, and assurance across the portfolio.
Champion continuous improvement and capability development across the change function.
Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.
At RICS, we are at the forefront of shaping the built and natural environment. As a prominent professional body, we empower our members with globally recognised qualifications, influential networks, and access to high quality resources.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and embed a robust portfolio governance framework to support strategic delivery.
Lead prioritisation and investment planning to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Act as a senior point of contact for portfolio-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Oversee performance tracking, risk management, and assurance across the portfolio.
Champion continuous improvement and capability development across the change function.
Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities
RICS is seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Head of Portfolio to lead the organisation’s portfolio of projects, programmes, and initiatives. This role is central to aligning change activity with strategic objectives, optimising resources, and enabling informed decision-making across the business.
Develop and embed a robust portfolio governance framework to support strategic delivery.
Lead prioritisation and investment planning to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Act as a senior point of contact for portfolio-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Oversee performance tracking, risk management, and assurance across the portfolio.
Champion continuous improvement and capability development across the change function.
About You
You are a confident and experienced portfolio leader with a strong track record in delivering complex change. You bring strategic insight, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for driving value and performance.
Proven experience in portfolio or programme leadership roles with successful delivery outcomes.
Strong knowledge of portfolio management methodologies (e.g. MoP®, PMI, SAFe).
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Microsoft Project Online, Jira, or Planview.
Ability to lead in complex, fast-paced environments with a focus on outcomes and value.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial security. This includes:
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.
Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete our short online application form. You will be asked to upload your CV and provide a statement explaining why this specific role at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an ideal opportunity for you, and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Please note that while we aim to keep adverts open for a reasonable period, we do reserve the right to close them early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.
Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete our short online application form. You will be asked to upload your CV and provide a statement explaining why this specific role at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an ideal opportunity for you, and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Please note that while we aim to keep adverts open for a reasonable period, we do reserve the right to close them early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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