Performance Reporting Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

About the Role

The Combined Authority is committed to embedding a culture of continuous improvement and delivery of responsive evidence-based decision making. The Performance Reporting Officer will play a key role in overseeing the collection, analysis and reporting on data that will enable this to happen.

The postholder will support the work of the Performance Team by assisting service areas to develop robust delivery plans which include activities, milestones and outputs.

You will ensure effective processes and data collection systems are in place to evidence progress in delivering strategic objectives and reporting operational business management data

You will be identifying and reporting on underperformance and actions needed to address change and risks arising.

You will be responsible for optimising the visualisation of performance data and presenting data collated in accessible reports and dashboards for a range of audiences including the Executive Leadership Team, the Combined Authority, Portfolio Boards and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

This is a 18 month fixed term vacancy.

About the person

This role will suit someone who is interested in working with data and has experience reporting on performance management information. You will have strong IT skills and an ability to analyse and present data effectively for a range of different audiences.

We are seeking a highly organised individual who can plan and prioritise workloads to meet challenging deadlines, with good interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate with teams across the Combined Authority.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria.

The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1) Experience working with performance management information including data analysis, report writing and presentation skills, preferably within a public sector organisation

2) Strong organisational skills - with an ability to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines

3) Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and use discretion and initiative

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• •Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •Flexible and hybrid working
• •24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •Bike to Work Scheme
• •Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa