Business Planning and Performance Manager

TN United Kingdom; South Mimms; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Planning and Performance Manager to lead strategic initiatives and performance management within critical infrastructure. This role involves defining the annual business plan, driving accountability across teams, and fostering a high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior leaders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while enhancing customer satisfaction. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success.

Benefits

Flexible work policies

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee networks

Qualifications

• Experience in business strategy and performance management in critical infrastructure.
• Relevant professional qualification with a UK institution.

Responsibilities

• Define CPS annual business plan and drive performance.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to improve performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Business strategy

Performance management

Budgeting

Strategic communication

Leadership skills

Education

Chartered/Incorporated qualification

Job description

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Business Planning and Performance Manager, South Mimms

Location: South Mimms, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f2eb875f8107

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Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

CPS Business Planning & Performance Manager

Role Purpose:

To set the overarching direction for CPS and hold Business Performance & Planning (BP&P) functions to account for delivery against this role:

• Define CPS annual business plan to address the evolving demands of the network, our clients (National Highways and Connect Plus), and our JV Parent Companies.
• Drive performance, hold functions to account, and assure delivery against the plan.
• Track, analyze, and report performance.
• Define and regularly review CPS governance.

Financial responsibilities:

• CPS: Support the BP&P Director in reporting on financial performance associated with the Planning & Performance team.

Organizational:

CPS: Responsible for team performance and developing collaborative relationships across BP&P teams, A&NP, Asset Delivery teams, and key stakeholders.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for establishing the new BP&P operating team by end of Mar 2025.
• Prepare and review CPS business plan regularly, considering current challenges, future opportunities, and evolving customer/stakeholder needs.
• Guide business performance management, addressing issues promptly.
• Hold business leaders accountable and monitor performance and risks against strategic objectives and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
• Foster, empower, and sustain a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and meeting contract expectations.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• A relevant professional qualification, ideally Chartered/Incorporated with a UK institution.
• Experience in business strategy, performance management, and budgeting in critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience working in a Joint Venture or similar (desirable).
• Experience in operational and maintenance environments (desirable).

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker, problem solver, decision maker.
• Resilient and flexible.
• Business and politically astute.
• Effective strategic communicator.
• Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills.

Behaviors:

• Customer Focus
• Focus on Excellence
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Respect
• Trust
• Influential
• Change Leadership

Location:

Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford.

Note: CPS currently requires all employees to work from the office an average of 60% per week. Leading by example is expected.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work, and employee networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Note to internal CPS employees:

If interested, apply via your parent company’s careers portal by searching the job title. If not listed, submit your CV and the role title to [emailprotected].