Location Glasgow Duration 6 months (contract) Payment Status PAYE only Overall Purpose of the Role We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Lead (AVP) to play a critical role within the Private Bank Processing business area, primarily based in our Glasgow office. This 6‑month contract position provides back‑fill support and enables a period of transition and up‑skilling within the team. The role focuses on ensuring successful governance, financial control, and delivery of a significant portfolio of change programmes valued at approximately £150 million. Key Responsibilities

Portfolio and Program Governance – Implement and maintain robust governance standards across the portfolio of change initiatives, ensuring all programmes adhere to organisational frameworks. Manage the comprehensive register of risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions at the portfolio level, escalating critical items to senior stakeholders and the hiring manager (John Aird). Ensure all programmes and projects within the portfolio are properly tracked, reported on, and compliant with delivery standards. Financial Management and Control – Manage project financials, including budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for the £150 million portfolio. Support the transition period by working closely with the team responsible for setting up the new finance function, freeing up existing team members to focus on up‑skilling. Act as a pivot point in financial reporting until the new function is fully operational and embedded. Change Delivery Support – Support various individual programmes within the portfolio, providing PMO expertise and hands‑on assistance to delivery teams. Contribute to the strategic oversight of the portfolio to ensure alignment with the overarching Private Bank Processing strategic objective. Facilitate efficient flow of information between programme teams and senior management.

Key Skills

Essential

Demonstrable, hands‑on experience in a PMO (Project Management Office) or Portfolio Management role. Proven background in change delivery within a large, complex organisation. Strong competency in project financials management, including budgeting, reporting, and forecasting for large‑scale portfolios. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable

Experience working within the financial services industry, particularly in technology or change delivery functions. Familiarity with agile methodologies (beneficial but not essential).

Diversity and Inclusion Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to the bank’s vision and goals. Hybrid Working Arrangement We offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. Colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed “anchor” days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area. Hybrid arrangements may change based on business needs. Contract Benefits As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits including pension enrolment (after 12 weeks on assignment), holiday pay, 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts at a variety of high‑street shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. #J-18808-Ljbffr