Performance Manager (Governance & Assurance)

Adecco; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in the housing sector is seeking a Performance Manager (Governance & Assurance) for their Maidstone office. This full-time permanent role involves designing impactful performance management frameworks and collaborating across teams to improve strategic outcomes. Candidates should have a strong background in performance management and advanced analytical skills. Join this dynamic organization to contribute to significant performance enhancements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building and managing a performance management framework, preferably in a complex environment.
• Ability to connect data, insight, and organisational outcomes strategically.
• Strong analytical skills balanced with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and management of the corporate performance framework.
• Ensure data and performance reporting is consistent and actionable.
• Transform complex datasets into insights for decision-making.

Skills

Performance management framework building

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Influencing senior leaders

Job description

Performance Manager (Governance & Assurance)

Are you passionate about driving performance and influencing strategic outcomes? Our client, a prominent organisation in the housing sector, is seeking a Performance Manager to join their team! This is an exciting opportunity to create a lasting impact by embedding a culture of performance excellence across the organisation.

Overview

Position Details: Contract Type: Permanent; Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (2-3 days in the office). Occasional travel may be required; Salary: £45,000 - £55,000.

Responsibilities

• Design & Implementation: Lead the creation and ongoing management of the corporate performance framework, ensuring every KPI and report tells a clear, actionable story aligned with organisational priorities.
• Strategic Coordination: Act as the bridge between Data & BI, Insight, and various teams, ensuring data and assurance work in harmony.
• Insight Translation: Transform complex datasets into meaningful insights, empowering senior leaders to make evidence-led decisions.
• Quality Assurance: Provide guidance across performance reporting, ensuring metrics are consistent, reliable, and impactful.
• Collaboration: Influence and engage colleagues at all levels, promoting an insight-led, unified approach to performance.
• Regulatory Support: Assist in regulatory assurance, benchmarking, and strategic decision-making by clarifying reporting layers.

Candidate Profile

• Has proven experience in building and managing a performance management framework from scratch, preferably in a complex or regulated environment.
• Thinks strategically and can seamlessly connect data, insight, and organisational outcomes.
• Can confidently influence and challenge senior leaders to leverage data for informed decision-making.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills combined with strategic thinking, balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the housing sector or a similarly regulated industry is a plus, but not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to be at the forefront of performance management in a vital sector. If you are ready to take on a challenge and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Join us in our mission to enhance performance and drive success! We can’t wait to see how you can contribute to our client’s vision.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Job Info

• Job Title: Performance Manager (Governance & Assurance)
• Company:
• Location: Maidstone, Kent
• Posted: Sep 11th 2025
• Closes: Oct 12th 2025
• Sector: Property Services
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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