Job Description

On behalf of ONS, we are looking for x2 Portfolio Analysts (Inside IR35) until 31 March 2026. This is a remote working contract (travel required to Newport/Titchfield on an ad-hoc basis for business needs).



The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration.

As a Portfolio Analyst, your main responsibilities will be to:

Conduct research on the performance of projects across the portfolio and analyse trends, producing integrated insights and providing strategic recommendations to optimise portfolio performance Assess capability and capacity, closely monitoring resource and dependency allocation and ensuring that the portfolio is well-diversified to mitigate risks Assess the performance of various investment options, regularly reviewing and adjusting investment strategies based on performance metrics Prepare detailed reports and presentations that communicate the portfolio's performance and strategic insights to stakeholders; this includes maintaining clear and transparent communication with stakeholders addressing their concerns and keeping them informed about any significant changes or developments Build early versions of the enterprise plan

Essential:

High-calibre analytical practitioner with the ability to analyse trends and generate integrated insights that inform strategic decision-making Ability to assess capability and capacity across the portfolio, informing resourcing requirements to deliver portfolio objectives Ability to identify constraints across the portfolio Effective communicator with the ability to prepare appropriate reports and presentations to communicate strategic insights to key stakeholders Ability to communicate and present evidence and insights clearly to non-project/programme specialists that enables engagement and informed decision-making

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, ONS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.



This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



ONS guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".