Performance Reporting Lead

Government Recruitment Service; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Performance Reporting Lead to join the Business Management Team in Nottingham. This role is pivotal in transforming HR’s data capabilities for better decision-making. You will deliver high-quality reporting and briefings that support strategic goals, require expertise in data analysis, and ensure clear communication with senior stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and proactive improvement identification are essential for driving performance and collaboration across HR functions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in data analysis and insight generation.
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver external reports for Cabinet Office.
• Define HR performance metrics for Defra.
• Manage annual assurance reporting and accounts preparation.
• Produce KPIs, risks, and functional standards reports.
• Create briefing materials including Day One packs.
• Deliver weekly situation reports for Business Management Office.

Skills

Data analysis

Performance reporting

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Job description

Join a dynamic, high-performing Business Management Team within the Defra group, dedicated to delivering efficient and sustainable solutions. As Performance Reporting Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Human Resources leverages data to understand activity and performance.

You will work closely with senior leaders to transform HR’s data capabilities ensuring the right data is used effectively to drive decision-making and growth. This role demands expertise in data analysis, insight generation, and performance reporting, alongside a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of high-quality reporting and briefings on HR performance and outcomes, ensuring data-driven insights support strategic decision-making across Defra. This role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to senior stakeholders. In addition, you will actively contribute to the wider HR community, collaborating with colleagues across HR functions to share best practice, support collective priorities, and strengthen the overall impact of HR within Defra.

• Prepare and deliver external reports for the Cabinet Office and Government People Group, as well as internal HR performance briefings.
• Define and shape the HR performance metrics that Defra will be accountable for.
• Manage Group Corporate Services and ExCo reporting, annual assurance reporting, and accounts preparation.
• Produce quarterly and monthly reports on KPIs, risks, and functional standards.
• Create and maintain briefing materials, including Day One packs, HR information packs, and ad-hoc updates.
• Deliver weekly situation reports (sitrep) for the Business Management Office and updates for the Delivery Board and G6 community.