Children's Strategic Performance Lead
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £49,764.00 i £53,817.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £49764.00 - £53817.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Northallerton, DL7 8AE |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | F0025-25-0040 |
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Job Context Local Government Reorganisation brought together the eight councils of North Yorkshire into a single unitary North Yorkshire Council (NYC) on 1 April 2023. This will provide the platform for improving the efficiency and effectiveness, maximising opportunities of scale across a rural council whilst improving outcomes for residents and businesses. It will place communities at the heart of the council with the aim of being the most local, large council in England whilst ensuring we are in a strong position to manage the challenges ahead including rising costs and increased demand for services. The Strategy and Performance service sits at the centre of the organisation, supporting service delivery and improvement through the analysis and provision of high-quality accessible performance information, and is trusted to advise directorates, Management Board and Executive on the strategic direction of the council. The service works to ensure the broad understanding of current performance, of the operating environment of the council and the opportunities for future improvement. It will: Understand the external environment through horizon scanning, communicating its relevance across the council and ensuring the councils strategic planning, policy and performance frameworks are aligned with the evidenced needs of our communities. Support the corporate response to emerging national or international policy issues, providing rapid analysis and organisational support to establish the required approach. Deliver briefing information which underpins our leadership approach to maximising the economic and social potential of North Yorkshire alongside innovation and transformation of service delivery. Provide technical leadership in the effective use of information and data to develop strategy, policy and performance improvement including the corporate policy and performance framework. Inform, stimulate, challenge and help strategic leads and partners to develop effective strategies Inform, stimulate, challenge and help service leads to analyse, understand and improve performance Demonstrate technical and operational excellence through a commitment to professionalism and continuous improvement. Strategy and Performance will work closely with the Data and Intelligence Team to ensure performance information is available at a service level and at a corporate level for reporting. It will also work with the Transformation service to align service plan activities with the Transformation programme and monitor their progress, in pursuit of the outcomes described within the Council Plan. The service is structured around six teams, supporting individual directorates as well as providing cross-cutting corporate support. Job Purpose The core focus of this job is to lead delivery of a portfolio of services to support a range of clients (internal and external through partnerships and/or commercial arrangements). Services to specific clients will be subject to individual requirements reflecting the different needs of different organisations. Strategic Management Lead the service in devising and implementing of strategies and service plan to ensure consistent, high quality and effective delivery of the service. Ensures the promotion of the plan to all stakeholders Personally, and through team members deliver the targets set down in the service and team plans, monitoring and addressing under performance. To contribute to determining strategy, setting objectives and targets and to the development of policies across the operational remit of the service and the Directorate, and, working with the line manager, to be accountable for service strategy. Lead in the development of new ways of working that maximise efficiency and effectiveness. Operational Management To review and propose changes to structures, procedures and working methods that will improve the efficient use of resources and the effectiveness of service delivery to communities and targeted groups. To advise the wider service on relevant changing legislation, professional standards and their implementation. Maximise commercialisation of services provided. To develop, support and promote a strong result driven and customer focused performance culture ensuring the provision of cost-effective, efficient, high quality services in line with identified needs. To lead specific programmes as part of the Councils change and transformation programme. Communications Influence and liaise with lead business partners as required to ensure that strategic planning and implementation of plans is carried out consistently and effectively. Promote the Councils priorities, policies and Corporate Plan and positively promote the service with local and national media. Work closely with officers / professional staff in understanding / improving the customer journey across a range of NYC services. Manage challenging situations effectively and pro-actively to improve the performance of staff and/or volunteers by maintaining communication with staff and providing the appropriate support and guidance. Represent the service at appropriate inter and intra agency meetings, promoting, liaising, consulting and engaging with managers, staff, people who use our services and their carers and other stakeholders in challenging situations Respond to media enquiries as requested and appraise your manager of any matters arising which are particularly sensitive or controversial in nature. Deliver presentations in order to develop effective service delivery and good stakeholder relationships. Inform and analyse national and local policy change and communicate implications to senior operational managers and frontline staff as appropriate. Partnership / Corporate Working Work with a range of partners/agencies, both internal and external, to develop and maintain co-operative relationships. When implementing service delivery change ensure activities are aligned, where appropriate, with other changes taking place corporately and across Directorates, including working with colleagues in HR, ICT, Finance, Communications, Legal Services and other functions where required Represent the service at policy, operational and co-ordination forums with external agencies and Council Directorates when required. Resource Management Be responsible for resources in respect of allocated budgets within the Councils scheme of delegation of financial responsibility. To oversee the service in such a way as to protect its financial and operational viability by maintaining current levels and securing additional business to maximise income generation. Prioritise and allocate staffing to support managers in discharging their responsibilities for meeting the needs of the service. To give leadership, management and direction to staff of the service through the establishment and promotion of service and individual objectives, service performance plans, priority setting, reviews and performance appraisal. To develop and maintain an innovative and responsive approach to the management of resources having regard to the need for economy, efficiency and effectiveness. Carry out people management issues such as recruitment, development, and absence management, setting targets, providing feedback on performance and effectively addressing development and learning issues. Support the delivery of corporate initiatives in delivering transformational change, through effective modelling of positive behaviours and delivering innovative solutions to service delivery and development. Systems and Information Ensure that systems and processes to support the service are consistent with the Council standards and procedures. Produce written reports as required including evaluation and impact statements for distribution service wide and to partners. Use relevant IT systems and tools to support the management, delivery and development of services, ensuring records are accurate and current. Ensure government guidance and legislation are interpreted appropriately and are adhered to in a manner consistent with good practice. Safeguarding To be committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, raising concerns as appropriate.