Head of Performance

Peabody; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two additional paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits scheme

4x salary life assurance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK is seeking a Head of Performance & Insights. This pivotal role will embed a performance management framework and drive data-led insights across the organization. You will oversee performance reporting, develop meaningful KPIs, and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in performance management, strong strategic thinking skills, and experience with digital reporting tools. We offer flexible benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in performance management in large organizations.
• Strong strategic thinking skills for data translation.
• Proven track record of embedding performance frameworks.
• Expertise in digital reporting and analytical tools, including Power BI and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of Peabody’s Strategic Performance Framework.
• Deliver accurate and insightful performance reports.
• Develop KPIs to drive performance.
• Implement digital and automated reporting tools to reduce manual effort.
• Introduce benchmarking methodologies comparing Peabody with sector peers.
• Perform data-led deep dives to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Lead a high-performing team responsible for group reporting, analytics and insight.
• Promote a strong performance culture across all levels of the organisation.

Skills

Performance management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Digital reporting tools

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We’re seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Head of Performance & Insights to lead Peabody’s strategic performance management and reporting function. This is a pivotal role responsible for embedding Peabody’s redesigned Performance Management Framework and driving a culture where data‑led insight informs decision‑making at every level of the organisation.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will act as a trusted strategic partner — shaping how performance is measured, interpreted, and communicated across the Group. You will oversee the delivery of high‑quality, timely and insightful performance reporting for our Executive Team, Group Board, and key governance forums, ensuring we continue to meet regulatory requirements and remain at the forefront of sector practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisational performance at scale and play a central role in strengthening transparency, insight, and accountability across one of London’s largest housing associations.

What You’ll Lead

• Deployment of Peabody’s Group Strategic Performance Framework, ensuring organisational‑wide alignment and engagement.
• Delivery of accurate, insightful and timely performance reports for senior leaders, governance forums and regulatory bodies.
• Development of meaningful KPIs that drive strategic and operational performance.
• Implementation of digital and automated performance reporting tools, reducing manual effort and enhancing insight accessibility.
• Introduction of benchmarking methodologies to compare Peabody’s performance with sector peers.
• Data‑led deep dives to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Leadership of a high‑performing team responsible for group‑level reporting, analytics and performance insight.
• Promotion of a strong performance culture across all levels of the organisation.

What You’ll Need

• Significant experience in senior‑level performance management, reporting or business intelligence in a large or complex organisation, ideally within housing or a regulated sector.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight.
• Proven experience embedding performance management frameworks and building performance cultures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing Executive and Board‑level stakeholders.
• Expertise in digital reporting and analytical tools, including Power BI and Excel.
• A track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• A proactive approach to innovation, automation and continuous improvement in reporting and analytics.

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you join a team guided by our values — Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel supported, empowered and able to thrive.

What We Offer

• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family‑friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please Read Before Applying

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Interview Dates: Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th December (in person, Westminster Bridge Road).

For questions about this role, please contact Talent Specialist Victoria Wilson at [e-mail].

We may close this advert early depending on the number of quality applications received.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you — and you want to shape how data and insight drive Peabody’s future — we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now with an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.