Job Title: MBS Portfolio Manager
Salary: The starting salary is £63,409, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 allowance.
The salary is broken down as £60,400 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £65,886. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Kilburn
Met Business Services (MBS) is transforming how the Met delivers enabling services to support every officer and member of staff.
We are a front-line focused organisation that reduces administrative burden, delivers modern user-centric solutions, and provides a single source of truth for HR, Finance, Commercial, and other support services data—forming a critical foundation for the Met’s transformation.
MBS will:
- Build a modern, efficient Business Services Directorate by consolidating specialist capabilities and strengthening core functions such as HR, Finance, Commercial, and Supply Chain.
- Design end-to-end services around user needs, ensuring seamless integration across delivery models.
- Deliver intuitive, technology-driven solutions using automation and low-code workflows.
This is an exciting time to join MBS. You’ll be part of a team creating new capabilities and ways of working that enable the frontline to focus on what matters most—making a real difference to London. Being part of MBS puts you at the heart of the Met’s transformation journey, with opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and grow.
The Head of Solutions at MBS oversees a broad portfolio spanning Technology and Architecture, Products (including HR, Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, User Experience, and other core business applications), Data and Reporting, and Service and Operations. We are now seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the MBS Solutions team and support both ongoing BAU activities and strategic transformation initiatives. The role holder will be responsible for owning and governing portfolio management activities across the Solutions team. This will involve close collaboration with the Head of Solutions and coordination across reporting lines, including Architecture, Products, Service & Operations, and Data & Reporting, as well as engagement with other project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
A key driver of the MBS-led transformation is the establishment of a new “Solutions” capability within Met Business Services.
The Head of Solutions at MBS oversees a broad portfolio spanning Technology and Architecture, Products (including HR, Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, User Experience, and other core business applications), Data and Reporting, and Service and Operations.
We are now seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the MBS Solutions team and support both ongoing BAU activities and strategic transformation initiatives.
The role holder will be responsible for owning and governing portfolio management activities across the Solutions team. This will involve close collaboration with the Head of Solutions and coordination across reporting lines, including Architecture, Products, Service & Operations, and Data & Reporting, as well as engagement with other project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage portfolio governance processes across multiple workstreams and programmes.
- Develop and maintain integrated portfolio plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Oversee RAID management, financial tracking, and reporting for portfolio health and performance.
- Produce executive-level dashboards and reporting packs for senior leadership and governance boards.
- Ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness.
- Support resource forecasting, prioritisation, and capacity planning across projects.
- Drive continuous improvement in PMO processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
- Collaborate with Programme Managers, Project Managers, and business stakeholders to ensure delivery predictability and risk mitigation.
- Drive continuous improvement that supports New Met for London priorities.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join MBS. You’ll be part of a team creating new capabilities and ways of working that enable the frontline to focus on what matters most - making a real difference to London. Being part of MBS puts you at the heart of the Met’s transformation journey, with opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and grow.
Additional Information:
This role will be based at Kilburn with possible travel to Holborn and Westminster
Please note that if selected you will be expected to remain in this role for two years before applying for any other internal roles.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 30th March 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.
