The Role
Post: Head of Performance Management
Salary: £62,022 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £62,022 - £77,037 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 13 May 2021 at 16:00 GMT
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is looking for an exceptional Head of Performance Management to join the Transformation Directorate. This post plays an important role in leading the development and maintenance of the Brigade’s performance management framework, incorporating the effective use of planning, performance indicators and access to timely management information which are essential to the delivery of the Brigade’s core functions, objectives and priorities, including the identification of mitigating actions to address areas of underperformance.
The post holder will be required to serve as the professional head for performance management for LFB, accountable for policy development, best practice, innovation, and a training specification to support organisational development.
As well as provide technical knowledge, expertise, assurance and advice to the Assistant Commissioner – Transformation, Director of Transformation and other stakeholders on the application of a Performance Management framework and compliance with legislation and best practice.
They will also be expected to provide assistance to enable senior managers within the directorates to develop the knowledge and understanding required to access and utilise performance data and other intelligence to support decision making and planning. Support business leads in developing new ways to interact with data and drive performance improvement (continuous improvement, visualisation etc).
To produce regular (and ad hoc) performance monitoring reports for the Commissioners Board, Fire and Resilience Board, and Directorate/department management boards, outlining achievement against corporate, local and other key performance indicators, activities/commitments and actions, collating inputs from key departmental managers across the Brigade.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with a proven track record in this field and are able to communicate both verbally and in writing to a high standard to provide high quality written reports, briefs and presentations relating to the duties of the post as required. You can manage your time effectively and represent the Directorate/Department/Team at both internal and external meetings as necessary and deputise for the Head of Business Management as required.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached job description.
To apply, please complete the online application and upload the following documents:
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter (max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below). If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1 - CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2 - Seen Presentation – Topic will be emailed to shortlisted candidates. (sift). Successful candidates will be invited to Stage 3. (mid/late-May 2021).
Stage 3 - Interview. (late-May/early-June 2021)
Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: You will need to be able to conduct assessments over Microsoft Team (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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