Performance Manager (Contract) Local authority Childrens & Families Data MOSAIC Tableau Statutory returns initial 3 months Remote with some East Midlands travel circa 400/day
Reed Technology are working with a Local Authority in the East Midlands who are urgently seeking a Performance Manager to provide senior-level assistance with intelligence, performance, and analysis services for the Children and Families Department. This role involves managing a team of analysts and delivering high-quality business intelligence, with a focus on statutory returns.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a team of analysts to create children's social care intelligence, including Tableau dashboards, statistics, inspection data, statutory returns, performance reports, and Mosaic system analysis.
* Provide expert support and guidance on performance management for Children's Social Care.
* Deliver a high-quality business intelligence service in line with council policies and values.
* Communicate business intelligence to senior officers and members.
* Drive innovation, service transformation, and continuous improvement.
* Ensure Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights considerations.
* Promote evidence-based decision-making.
* Improve business intelligence efficiency through automation.
* Develop effective working relationships.
* Lead in delivering business intelligence services for Children's Social Care.
* Prepare datasets and evidence for Ofsted inspections and audits.
* Implement a self-service approach to reporting.
* Ensure consistent and robust performance analysis and reporting systems.
* Provide advice on emerging performance issues.
* Develop business intelligence systems to support data quality and insight.
* Monitor key metrics to evaluate service impact.
* Ensure timely completion of statutory and performance data returns.
Experience Required:
* Performance management in children's social care or related area.
* Developing performance reporting systems.
* Handling performance improvement in a political environment.
* Managing staff on performance and research projects.
* Successful project management.
* Producing high-quality reports, statistics, and presentations.
* Advising on performance and business intelligence issues.
* Supporting service development and delivery.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Understanding of local government and social care services.
* Knowledge of performance management frameworks and statutory data requirements.
* Specific knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks.
* Proficiency in IT performance systems (e.g., MOSAIC, Tableau, Easymorph, SPSS).
* Project management techniques.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data visualisation software.
* Well-developed presentation and communication skills.
* Skills in data analysis and interpretation.
* Political awareness and understanding of local structures.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop networks.
* Ability to manage and motivate individuals.
* Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work in a team and share expertise.
If you are interested in the opportunity and have the relevant experience to carry out this role, please apply using the link provided.
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