Deputy Head of Strategy & Performance Management

Greater Manchester Combined Authority; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) seeks a Deputy Head of Strategy & Performance Management to lead delivery of the GM Strategy and drive systemwide performance across partners. You will oversee strategic programmes, manage a team of programme managers and work with GMCA directors, local authorities and government bodies to turn insights into action.

In this senior role you will align activity, monitor governance, and support decision-making at the highest levels while deputising for

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with a track record in public service and delivering performance data across complex programmes.
• Strong programme management skills and collaborative mindset with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience turning insight into clear actions and aligning activities across multiple partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead key programmes that deliver the GMCA priorities.
• Strengthen alignment, governance and performance across GMCA and partners.
• Provide system leadership and influence local and national policy.
• Manage people, resources and programme budgets.
• Represent GMCA in high profile regional and national forums.
• Depose for the Head of Strategy & Performance when required.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Public sector experience

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Contract: Permanent, full time, hybrid

Base: Tootal Buildings, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6EU

Are you ready to lead the way in delivering Greater Manchester's strategic ambitions? We're looking for an experienced Deputy Head of Strategy & Performance Management to lead the delivery of the Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS) and drive systemwide performance, collaboration and impact.

In this senior role, you'll lead strategic programmes, manage a team of programme managers and work closely with GMCA group directors, local authorities, government departments and wider partners. You'll turn complex insight into clear actions, align activity across the system and support decision making at the highest levels.

What you'll do

• Lead key programmes that deliver the GMS priorities.
• Strengthen alignment, governance and performance across GMCA and partners.
• Provide system leadership and influence local and national policy.
• Manage people, resources and programme budgets.
• Represent GMCA in high profile regional and national forums.
• Deputise for the Head of Strategy & Performance when required.

About you

You're a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and a track record of delivering powerful performance data across complex programmes. You bring strong programme management skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

We're looking for someone who values integrity, inclusion and continuous learning. You'll be politically astute, resilient and committed to improving outcomes for Greater Manchester's residents. You'll also be confident working with data, managing risk and driving performance.

About us

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), Waste and Resources, Environment, Work and Skills, Research, Public Sector Reform, Police, Crime and Criminal Justice, Homelessness, the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process for people who have a disability.