Policy and Performance Officer

Midnight Mixtape; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in Aberdeen is seeking a proactive individual to coordinate performance strategy and reporting. The role involves implementing service plans, producing committee reports, and delivering timely performance insights. Candidates should have experience in performance management and be confident in collaborative work across teams. This is a fixed-term position for up to 12 months, with interviews expected on January 21 or 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Confident, dynamic, and proactive individual with initiative.
• Strong collaborative skills across various disciplines.
• Ability to deliver high-quality performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement Directorate and Service Plans.
• Produce high-quality management and committee performance reports.
• Deliver timely performance updates and insights.

Skills

Knowledge of performance strategy and reporting

Experience in strategy and performance management

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a confident, dynamic, and proactive person to join our team.

• Knowledge of the Council's performance strategy and reporting
• Experience of working in strategy and performance management

• Coordinating and implementing Directorate and Service Plans.
• Producing high-quality management and committee performance reports.
• Delivering timely performance updates and insights.
• Supporting and maintaining performance management systems.
• Assisting with responses to Freedom of Information (FOISA, EIRs) and Subject Access Requests (SAR).

You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues from a range of disciplines while having the confidence to take initiative and work independently.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed term contract not exceeding 12 months

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 21 January or Friday 23 January 2026

Contact Information

Informal enquires to: Anna Thomson 01467534729

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.