Opportunity Details

The client is seeking a Chief Portfolio and Data Officer to lead the management of the Department's wide-ranging portfolio of activities and projects, as well as oversee the Data Strategy. This high-profile role will involve working closely with Ministers, senior officials, and external partners to ensure alignment with the client's mission of making the UK a clean energy superpower. The CPDO will be responsible for enabling the Executive Committee to manage the entire portfolio of programs and projects, while also leading the Data Office to ensure data serves the client's needs.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a senior leader with a proven ability to build and inspire high-performing teams focused on delivery and continuous improvement. They must be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate ambition into implementation at pace, utilizing data and insight to manage a complex portfolio effectively. Formal portfolio management qualifications are desirable, and successful candidates must meet security requirements before appointment. The client is committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking talent from all backgrounds to lead the growth of the organization.

If you have the skills, experience, and ambition to drive the Department's transformation and contribute to the clean energy mission, the client encourages you to apply for the Chief Portfolio and Data Officer role. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of clean energy in the UK, working with a team dedicated to energy security, economic growth, and emissions reduction.