Job Description
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Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
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We currently have the following opportunity:
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Performance & Business Officer, Strategic Planning, Performance & Risk – PKC14293n £47,601 – £50,773n 2 High Street, Perth
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We have an opportunity within the Strategic Planning, Performance and Risk Team for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in supporting senior management and services across the Council. This is a challenging and rewarding role that sits at the heart of organisational decision-making, providing advice, analysis and support to ensure effective strategic planning, performance and risk management.
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The role will provide support to the delivery, embedding and continuous improvement of the Council’s Strategic Planning and Performance Framework. You will work closely with services, senior managers and partners to support the development, monitoring and reporting of key strategies, plans, performance measures and risk profiles aligned to the Council’s strategic priorities.
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Some of your duties will include:
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- Supporting the delivery and embedding of the Council’s Strategic Planning and Performance Framework by working as a trusted business partner with Services and key stakeholders.
- Facilitating and supporting the development of corporate, service and thematic strategies and service plans arising from legislation, policy change or new initiatives, working with internal and external partners.
- Supporting Services with the preparation, implementation and review of performance management frameworks, including the preparation and analysis of statistical and management information to inform operational and strategic decision-making.
- Providing strategic direction, guidance and training to Services to maintain and coordinate Service Risk Profiles, ensuring effective risk and performance reporting, alignment with the Corporate Risk Profile, and compliance with the Council’s Risk Management Policy and Strategy.
- Coordinating outcomes, performance data and analysis to support the preparation of the Council’s Annual Performance Report, Improvement Plans and other key strategies linked to Council priorities.
- Facilitating the collection, validation and analysis of performance information for external bodies including Audit Scotland, the Scottish Government and the Improvement Service (LGBF), liaising with staff across the Council and partner organisations where required.
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Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
Skills & Experience Requiredn
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- Experience of supporting and advising staff at all levels, including senior managers, on key business areas such as planning, performance, and risk management.
- Knowledge of performance management frameworks and risk management principles and practice, including the development and maintenance of risk registers.
- Strong analytical and communication skills to support preparing, analysing and presenting complex information in clear and concise reports and presentations for a range of audiences.
- You will have a relevant HND/Degree in a business related subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience gained through relevant work.
- Demonstrable ability and confidence in the use of Power BI dashboards and corporate management systems to support performance and risk management.
- You will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, contributing positively to team and service objectives while managing your own workload in a pressurised environment.
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Working at Perth & Kinross Counciln
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
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Here's what we can offer you:
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- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Flexi time
- Access to a range of benefits
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We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
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For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found at Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer – to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
Next Stepsn
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to contact Sam Rankin at srankin@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.
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Click “APPLY NOW”
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
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We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
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Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
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To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
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If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
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A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.
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