Principal Strategy and Performance Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A major city council in Birmingham is looking for a Principal Strategy and Performance Officer to lead on performance analysis and governance. This role involves coordinating performance reporting and enhancing service delivery through strategic insights and data management. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Project Management and experience in a public sector governance environment. A passion for improving public services is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Vibrant staff networks

Access to talent programmes

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in Project Management or equivalent professional experience.
• Solid understanding of performance management systems, specifically Power BI.
• Extensive experience in roles focused on enhancing service delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and measure programme-level activities translating complex data into accessible information.
• Support delivery of the directorate’s governance framework.
• Assist in organizing programmes and projects achieving outcomes linked to council’s strategic goals.

Skills

Performance management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Professional qualification in Project Management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Principal Strategy and Performance Officer

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 – £51,356

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Principal Strategy and Performance Officer to join our Place, Prosperity and Sustainability directorate. This is a vital role within the Infrastructure and Sustainability division, designed to provide exceptional business and service support that drives organisational improvement and growth.

As a key member of the team, you will be at the forefront of developing a framework that ensures governance and assurance around the directorate’s key priorities and programmes and facilitating continuous service enhancements that align directly with our corporate plan and council priorities. If you are passionate about using data and strategic insight to improve public services, we want to hear from you.

The Role: What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Place, Strategy and Performance Manager, you will lead on coordinating performance reporting and providing comprehensive support for programme performance management. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Performance Analysis: Monitoring and measuring programme-level activities while translating complex data into accessible information for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Governance & Assurance: Supporting the delivery of the directorate’s governance framework to ensure alignment with corporate standards.
• Project Oversight: Assisting in the organisation of designated programmes and projects that achieve outcomes linked to the council’s strategic goals.
• Strategic Collaboration: Acting as a "critical friend" to external funding partners and driving efficiency in financial and procurement processes for funded projects.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a candidate who combines technical expertise with the ability to influence others. To be successful, you should have:

• Qualifications: A professional qualification in Project Management or equivalent professional experience.
• Technical Proficiency: A solid understanding of performance management systems, specifically Power BI, to provide data-driven solutions.
• Experience: Extensive experience in roles focused on enhancing service delivery outcomes and managing conflicting demands across multiple.
• Skills: Exceptional diagnostic expertise, with the ability to analyse diverse evidence sources to generate insights and propose effective solutions.
• Communication: The capability to convey complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge: Council or public sector governance knowledge is essential

Why Join Birmingham City Council?

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring the Council is a place where people can be their best, authentic selves.

• Inclusive Employer: We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
• Supportive Environment: We offer vibrant staff networks for peer-led support and access to talent programmes to help you reach your aspirations.
• Commitment to Safety: The Council is committed to safe recruitment practices and the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults at risk.

The Place, Prosperity Sustainability directorate is at the heart of Birmingham’s ongoing transformation. Our mission is to create a city that is resilient, sustainable, and economically productive for all its citizens.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact:[e-mail] ref 3725

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here

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