Portfolio Manager - Public Sector

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Base Salary Range: £35,235 - £44,480 per annum*

Portfolio Manager - Public Sector!

A bit about Torchbox
We build digital products for international NGOs, governments and universities; we're the digital marketing specialists for many of the biggest charities in the UK and we created Wagtail CMS, used by Google, NASA, the NHS and thousands more.

Our diverse team of over 120 people is mostly UK-based but with a significant presence in Manila as well as a network of people around the world.

We are on a mission to set a new standard for a purpose-led business. Torchbox is 100% employee-owned - everyone is a co-owner from day one and we are building an amazing, progressive ownership and learning culture. If you are excited about this mission, it's a great time to join.

What we're looking for:
We're looking for a proactive, organised and people-centred Portfolio Manager to join our Public Sector team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (with the possibility of renewal / conversion to a full time role). Applicants must be resident in the UK and be able to pass a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.

You'll be at the centre of a busy and supportive team working with public sector clients on digital transformation, design and strategic change projects. In this role, you'll:

• Maintain high standards of service for a portfolio of public sector clients
• Build trusted relationships with clients between active projects
• Manage small, tactical projects and micro-initiatives, applying agile methods
• Provide ad hoc project support, including backlog management and budget tracking
• Share insights and opportunities from client conversations across the team
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives that support the growth and effectiveness of our public sector work

We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours, flexible working patterns, or the ability to work around other responsibilities such as school hours. If this sounds like a fit for your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills and experience:

• Agile project management
• Strong client relationship management
• Effective, confident communicator
• Budget and backlog management
• Ability to manage multiple small projects concurrently
• Skilled in troubleshooting and collaborative problem solving

What we offer.

• Become a co-owner of Torchbox, shape our success and share in the rewards
• Work with awesome clients doing rewarding, purposeful work
• Competitive salary + annual review + bonuses
• Ethical pension scheme, with a 6% contribution from Torchbox
• 27 days holiday
• Flexible bank holidays and Christmas leave - Take time off when it works best for you. You can choose to work bank holidays or the days between Christmas and New Year and use that leave at a time that better suits your needs or celebrations.
• Fully remote, hybrid, office full-time, whatever works for you
• Training and conference budget to discover new ideas
• Paid time off to volunteer for causes that matter to you
• Health schemes and access to mental health support
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (UK only)
• Wellness programme and cycle-to-work scheme, alongside other lovely things that are good for you and the environment
• Some pretty epic socials (virtual and in-person), weekly free veggie lunches in the offices and a bunch of other cool stuff we'd love to tell you about

The money bit

£35,235 - £44,480 per annum + a tax-free co-owner bonus & profit share
At Torchbox, you're not just an employee-you're a co-owner from day one. We're 100% employee-owned, which means you get a say in how we run things, and you directly share in our success.

Our total compensation includes:

• Base Salary: £35,235 - £44,480 per annum
• Tax-Free Co-Owner Bonus: A guaranteed £3,600 per year, paid quarterly (£900 every 3 months)
• Profit Share Scheme: Over the last 3 years we have paid out an average of 14.5% of salary per annum, which equals 2.5 extra months of pay per year.

The application process

The closing date for this role is Friday 18th July 2025.

The application process will consist of 2 stages, these will be:

• 30-minute first-stage interview, we will ask you more about your previous work experience and skills. You'll also get a chance to learn more about Torchbox and the role
• A 90-minute final stage interview, will be a panel interview with 2-3 members of the team. We will delve more into your experience and ask you some competency-based questions. During this stage, we'd like you to complete a written task and a 5-minute presentation, we will send you details in advance.

Everyone is welcome
We're committed to being an inclusive employer, from recruitment to everyday life.
If you need help or have questions - give us a shout - [email protected]
No agencies, please.