Birmingham, West Midlands (England), B1 2AX : Bristol, South West England, BS1 6EH : Longstanton, East of England, CB24 3EN : Liverpool, North West England, L3 1BP : Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS11 9AT : Manchester, North West England, M1 6EU : Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, NE4 5BZ
Job Summary
Working in the newly formed reporting hub team the manager position will play a critical role in providing targeted performance MI, supporting the senior Performance team members in the production of monthly performance reporting through and contribution to the continuous improvement of our data quality, forecasting accuracy, and the desire to enhance and improve processes.
You will be joining a small but enthusiastic, skilled and talented team
The team is dedicated to delivering a first-class customer service, working with many different areas of the agency. You will need to be a team player who can work in a collaborative and flexible way enabling good decision making and problem solving within their team.
This is a rare chance to make a difference in a skilled team and make improvements to the way the agency produces reports and information.
The role will support the design and delivery of the wider Business Planning and Performance team. There are some exciting/rewarding/creative/ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance day-to-day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the performance offering.
Job Description
The role is primarily responsible for supporting the Performance Team in the provision of performance reporting, and management of the integrity of data relating to the performance of the Agency’s activity.
The data, MI, and reports prepared by the role holder is critical to allow the team to provide performance reporting to budget holders and Senior Responsible Officers (SROs), and to senior governance forums including programme boards and delivery boards.
The information provided will give a clear current and forecast performance position to facilitate decision making at programme and portfolio level, and to allow budget holders and SROs to be challenged on and take accountability for performance against the delivery targets outlined in our Annual Business Plan. This should also include an understanding of any risks and potential mitigations.
The role is primarily responsible for supporting the Performance Team in the provision of performance reporting, and management of the integrity of data relating to the performance of the Agency’s activity.
The data, MI, and reports prepared by the role holder is critical to allow the team to provide performance reporting to budget holders and Senior Responsible Officers (SROs), and to senior governance forums including programme boards and delivery boards.
The information provided will give a clear current and forecast performance position to facilitate decision making at programme and portfolio level, and to allow budget holders and SROs to be challenged on and take accountability for performance against the delivery targets outlined in our Annual Business Plan. This should also include an understanding of any risks and potential mitigations.
Person specification
Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
* Production of clear, concise, and targeted performance MI for various audiences;
* Supporting the senior Performance team members in the production of monthly performance reporting through preparation of accurate and timely management information relating to Homes England’s performance and financial data, including variance reporting and analysis;
* Working with senior performance colleagues to provide support to delivery and delivery-support teams in generating delivery plans and forecasts;
* Contribution to the continuous improvement of our data quality, forecasting accuracy, and richness of supporting narrative;
* Contribution to the continuous improvement of the Performance team and its activity including ideas on how to improve processes, efficiencies, and relationships;
* Provision of data and information to Support monthly Board meeting and quarterly Shareholder meeting reviews of Homes England's performance;
* Building and maintaining strong and effective working level relationships across the organisation, particularly with the wider COO directorate, Government Relations and Corporate Services.
* Homes England employees are expected to be flexible in undertaking duties and responsibilities commensurate with the general character of the role and level of responsibility.
* Support the analysts within the team to develop and succeed
Key Skills, Knowledge And Experience
In order to complete the responsibilities of this role, you will have:
* Degree level qualification or we are happy to accept demonstratable equivalent experience (E)
* Strong numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to convey numerical and analytical information effectively to senior audiences, on paper and in person (E).
* Working knowledge of relevant data and reporting software and systems including Microsoft Excel, Business Objects (or equivalent report writing packages) and project management systems (E)
* Working knowledge of Power Query, Power BI and Python (D)
* Strong understanding of continuous business improvement with a keen interest in improving the use of data, inputting on process improvement activities. (E)
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and at pace. (E)
Benefits
Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:
Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.
Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.
Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.
Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.
We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.
Selection process details
How to apply?
To apply please follow the links to our careers page.
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Selection process details
For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.
Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England.
Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.
Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.
Homes England Is Committed To Protecting The Privacy And Security Of Your Personal Data. For Further Information Please Refer To Our Privacy Notice Which Can Be Viewed Here
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Further information
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Name: Recruitment Team
Email: recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
* Name : Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk
* Email : Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk
Recruitment team
* Email : Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk
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