Performance and Insight Programme Lead

Manchester City Council; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

UK Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a specialist Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence professional to support the organisation and external stakeholders within the Knowledge and Intelligence Team of the Department of Public Health.

You will lead data analysis, develop tools, and provide intelligence outputs to inform strategic decisions. The role sits in a collaborative environment with a focus on health inequalities, health equity, and delivering the council’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and intelligence
• Contracting
• Project Management
• Business Support

Responsibilities

• Meeting departmental objectives in relation to projects and programmes (e.g., Making Manchester Fairer, Climate Change).
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with thematic leads and stakeholders across the department and beyond.
• Develop tools and methodologies to improve data analysis, monitoring and presentation of health inequalities signals.

Skills

Knowledge and intelligence

Contracting

Project Management

Business Support

Job description

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Style: Hybrid - Employees split their time between working remotely (e.g., from home) and working on-site (e.g., in an office).

Closing Date: 13 August 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
• 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

The Department of Public Health is responsible for delivering Manchester City Council’s statutory responsibilities in respect of the commissioning of a range of public health services. This includes sexual health, weight management, oral health, health visiting, school nursing and addiction services.

• Knowledge and intelligence
• Contracting
• Project Management
• Business Support

This role provides specialist Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence support to the organisation and external stakeholders. It will sit within the Knowledge and Intelligence Team within the Department of Public Health, reporting to the Strategic Performance and Insight Lead.

The main duties of the role will be:

• Meeting departmental objectives in relation to projects and programmes as required, including Making Manchester Fairer and Climate Change.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with thematic leads within Making Manchester Fairer and other key stakeholders, both within and outside of the Department.
• Develop tools and methodologies to improve the way that the Department and its partners analyse, monitor and present data on health inequalities and health equity.

Please contact [e-mail] if you have any queries about the role.

The role holder will have the ability to analyse and interpret complex data in order to produce intelligence output in line with customers’ requirements and actively collaborate across the wider analytical community to test and challenge. They will be able to specify and apply appropriate analytical techniques.

They will be able to deliver future-proofed yet flexible data and analytic approaches; documenting processes, testing / reviewing solutions and embedding automation wherever possible. They will be confident in using IT solutions to achieve research and data objectives.

The role holder will be expected to develop, manage and successfully deliver complex work packages to support the delivery of the Department of Public Health’s strategic objectives. They will be required to work effectively with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders and embrace the principle of joint working. They will work with the Strategic Performance and Insight Lead to identify and support the prioritised deployment of resources to provide reliable information and support to managers and decision makers.

The role holder will provide effective project management and oversight interpreting strategic vision (e.g. Making Manchester Fairer, Our Manchester Strategy and the Corporate Plan). They will have a good understanding of the context of their thematic area. The role holder will understand the importance of evidence led decision making.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks during our annual leave purchase period.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirement for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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