Corporate Performance Officer

West of England Combined Authorities; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flex/Hybrid working

Bus fare reduction

Job summary

West of England Combined Authorities is recruiting a Corporate Performance Officer to help shape how performance is managed across the organisation. You will work in the Corporate Performance Team, combining collaboration with data skills to embed a new approach to performance and support the pathway to Established Authority Status.

You will support the MCA in reaching performance maturity goals through building data foundations, enabling a robust assurance rhythm, and evidencing impact across

Qualifications

• Highly numerate with the ability to interpret data.
• Experience working in a cross-organisational role.
• Champions a positive, transparent and supportive performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Build performance data and reporting foundations.
• Support the implementation of a performance assurance business rhythm.
• Enable scrutiny, insight and learning and evidencing impact.

Skills

Numerate

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance management

Problem solving

Job description

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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is looking to recruit a Corporate Performance Officer to help shape the way performance is managed across the organisation. Working in the Corporate Performance Team and with a mix of collaborative working and data skills, you will play an important role in helping tosuccessfully embed a new approach to performance and to support the Mayoral Combined Authority in its journey to Established Authority Status.

Whatyou’llbe doing

Your role will be key to supporting the MCA in reaching its performance maturity goals, specifically:

• Building performance data and reporting foundations
• Supporting the implementation of a performance assurance business rhythm
• Enabling scrutiny, insight and learning and evidencing impact

Whatyou’llbring

As the successful candidate you will be highly numerate with the ability to interpret data, you’ll be organised and have experience working in a cross-organisational role. You’ll also be a champion for a positive, transparent and supportive performance culture that focusses on learning. As part of a small team you’ll be very visible and seen as a go-to person for day to day advice and support on corporate performance management.

Why choose us?

The Corporate Performance Team is focussed on enabling the MCA to use good data to make informed decisions, to actively improve and to ultimately evidence the value and impact of the work it delivers for its communities.

The Team work across the entire organisation providing a great opportunity to expand knowledge and build a wide network. We're flexible and outcome focussed and look to continually evolve our offer as business needs change, championing professional and personal development that grows with the role.

We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real differenceto the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success byprovidinga diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £42,839 - £46,142. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time . We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Good Employment Charter https://www.goodemploymentcharter.co.uk/ As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

As part of our commitment to fair and inclusive recruitment, we provide interview questions to all shortlisted candidates in advance/on request.This approach helps ensure everyone candemonstratetheir skills,knowledgeand experience fully, and supports our duties under the Equality Act 2010. You will also be asked follow-up questions during the interview to explore your responses in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments

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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates

Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency?

We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.