About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Performance, Research and Evaluation Team within the Combined Authority. This involves leading on Delivery Planning and Performance Reporting within the Authority.

This is a 12 month fixed term vacancy. 

 The key responsibilities will involve:

• •Assisting service areas to develop robust delivery plans which include activities and milestones to support the achievement of the Corporate Plan
• •‍Tracking delivery progress, key performance indicators and outcomes achieved against a range of metrics
• •‍Identifying and reporting on under-performance and actions needed to address change and risks arising
• •‍Presenting data collated in accessible reports and dashboards for a range of audiences including individual teams through to the Executive Leadership Team
• •‍Preparing reports for the CA and presenting performance reports at Portfolio Boards
• •‍Ensuring effective processes and systems are in place to evidence progress in delivering strategic objectives and reporting on operational business management data (via the Corporate Health Dashboards)
• •‍Optimising the visualisation of performance data
  
  

About the person

The successful person will play a key role in shaping and embedding a culture of performance management, continuous improvement and responsive evidence-based change across the organisation.

We are looking for an individual who has great management and leadership skills; strong analytical expertise with an attention to detail; someone who can plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet challenging deadlines; and work collaboratively with teams across the organisation using discretion and initiative.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

• •‍Expertise in developing, designing and implementing effective measurement frameworks and processes for tracking and improving performance
• •‍Excellent data analysis, report writing and presentation skills – with attention to detail.
• •‍Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and use discretion and initiative.
• •‍An ability to meet challenging deadlines and work with internal clients and external providers to meet them

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• •‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •‍Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •‍Flexible and hybrid working
• •‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •‍Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •‍Bike to Work Scheme
• •‍Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa