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Do you have experience of monitoring, understanding, and mapping a broad portfolio of project activity and want to use it to improve the lives of dogs and their owners?
We’re looking for a Portfolio Analyst, who will focus on dependency and timeline mapping, supporting the Portfolio Manager to ensure that appropriate governance and support across a portfolio of diverse, exciting projects.

What does this role do?
As Portfolio Analyst, you'll:

• maintain portfolio plans, roadmaps, and milestones, ensuring all projects adhere to the project framework, governance standards, and best practice, working closely with the rest of the Portfolio team to deliver an excellent service,
• closely monitor status and resource allocation across the portfolio, effectively communicating updates and highlighting any issues,
• focus closely on dependencies across the portfolio, understanding how projects are interrelated and the wider implications of modifying timelines,
• support the Portfolio Manager to ensure project benefits are articulated effectively, as well as facilitating post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 26th October 2026 and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience of working across a broad portfolio of projects, with experience of analysing business cases, extracting information and contextualising activity across a wider portfolio. We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have lots of experience of dependency and timeline mapping. You’ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to process complex information into concise plans, combined with the ability to build strong key relationships with various teams. A commitment to the work we do at Dogs Trust is essential.

What does this team do?
The Delivery and Performance directorate is responsible for ensuring the organisation works towards greater levels of performance, efficiency and effectiveness through business planning, supporting change and using insights to inform decision making. It is also responsible for ensuring Dogs Trust is more sustainable across purchasing and fleet, as well as ensuring our offices and sites are utilised to their maximum potential and working within health and safety requirements.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.