About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About Directorate
The Programmes, Performance and Risk (PPR) Service is part of the new Strategy and innovation Directorate. The Service oversees the council’s approach to programmes, performance and risk management, providing assurance on the delivery of outcomes in Our Plan for Barnet and via our strategic contract with Capita, as well as providing executive support to CMT and business support to Executive Directors.
About the role
The post holder will develop, maintain and promote a robust and effective performance and risk management regime. They will work collaboratively across the council, including with strategic contractors, to support and challenge services and ensure the council achieves effective outcomes for residents.
Immediate priorities will include:
• Delivering our monitoring framework for reporting progress on Our Plan for Barnet
• Creating new PowerBI dashboards to link data for better insight
• Leading on performance and risk ‘deep dive’ reviews
• Reviewing best practice and facilitating a comprehensive review of strategic risks
• Conducting research and analysis to provide insights and recommendations for service improvement and innovation.
Please
click here to download the Job description for this role.
About you
The post holder will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation. They will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of performance and risk management; have practical experience of developing systems, writing reports and creating dashboards; an ability to interpret complex subject areas and problem solve; and display excellent judgement and political awareness.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working and flexitime
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing training programmes including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form on the Barnet Council jobs page. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact - Alaine Clarke, Head of Programmes, Performance & Risk at alaine.clarke@barnet.gov.uk
