Performance Manager

Duration: 12 month contractStart: ASAPLocation: Winsford CW7 1AHHours: Mon‑Fri, 9am‑5pm, 37.5 hours per week General Overview This is a senior role and will be responsible for managing the performance framework of the contract. This involves KPI management & reporting, contractual reporting (planned and ad‑hoc) and the application for payment process. Another main aspect of the role is the management of the helpdesk function. The role will also involve benchmarking activities in line with the contract and cost analysis to drive efficiencies and savings. Key Accountabilities Production of benchmarking performance reports and scorecards for our client and Council management teams Quality checking the performance data received to ensure accurate and high‑quality information is always reported. Supporting the Partnership Director, Operations Director, Contract Business Manager and the Cost and Commercials Manager to operate the contract benchmarking mechanisms, identifying financial and commercial risks, and working with service managers to document any mitigating circumstances. Providing any other support as required to the Partnership Director. Undertake other duties as may be reasonably expected at this level. Managing the production of periodic and ad‑hoc reports and scorecards for our client and the Cheshire West & Chester contract. Managing the review of processes for collating and calculating performance data to ensure accurate and high‑quality data is always reported. Managing the performance‑payment mechanisms, calculating any financial penalties accrued and working with service managers to document any mitigating circumstances. Supporting the formal governance processes of the contract. This may include attending meetings to record discussions, actions and decisions agreed. Overseeing the completion of annual service planning and the annual contract review, specifically the review of performance indicators and targets. Impact To assist the Partnership Director in the use of management information to meet the current and future reporting needs of the Cheshire West & Chester contract. To lead the delivery of the benchmarking mechanisms for the contract within the commercial confidentiality policy. To drive positive contract performance against the contractual KPI’s. To mitigate and manage service failures and work through with the client. To drive accurate and efficient billing in line with the application for payment process. To provide quality reporting and reports to the client in line with the contract. To assist in ensuring that the contract complies with relevant data management policy and other guidance material. To provide support and management for the helpdesk function. Qualifications or Required Experience Building and maintaining effective relationship with customers, partners, communities, and citizens. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own and team’s work to meet deadlines. Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex information concisely, both verbally and in writing. Experience and ability to effectively use IT including CAFM Systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. Experience of working within local authority or the outsourced services industry would be an advantage. Flexible to meet the needs of the service. Adaptable to change and new ways of working. A strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work across the business with senior managers and the ability to challenge constructively to achieve results. Experience of performance measures, performance management, statistics, data analysis and the systems typically associated with them. Commercial awareness or contract management experience. Experience of contracts or public‑private partnership management would be desirable. A construction, business or information technology related qualification or equivalent experience and / or training. Supervising and developing a team. Ability to analyse raw data and produce meaningful information. Ability to compose / produce textual and statistical reports. Equal Opportunity We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr