Performance Manager
- Recruiter
- Prevista
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 03 May 2019
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Teaching Assistant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Performance Manager (Funded by ESF - DWP)
Location: Islington, London
Salary: GBP30,000-GBP37,000 per annum
Hours of Work: Mon to Fri - 37.5hrs
About the Company:
With 20 years of experience of delivering government funded programmes, Prevista has gained a reputation for high quality services and continuous innovation including having been awarded a Grade 2 OFSTED in all areas.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced performance manager to manage and be accountable for Prevista's Employability and Skills ESF - DWP contracts, to ensure they meet contractual needs and accurate, relevant and timely management information across all contracts.
Performance Manager Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for the efficient and timely mobilisation of the contract including engagement of supply chain partners and engagement with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the project is established successfully.
- To deliver the project ensuring all outputs and results are met, monthly as well as over its lifetime, within budget and according to the project specification.
- To work with existing local providers of related services and engage those most in need in the local area
- To deliver appropriate reporting and analysis of key performance indicators in regard to the project outcomes in compliance with the funding body contract, financial and administrative regulations, and Prevista's internal reporting mechanisms
- To develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholder, clients and their representatives, highlighting successes and value-added, and unblocking any delivery issues as they arise through liaison with internal teams
- To explore opportunities to enhance the project account through the provision of complementary or additional service
- To ensure effective communication with all stakeholders informing them of delivery status and any developments that may affect contract delivery
- To effectively liaise with internal quality coordinators to ensure quality monitoring, reporting and improvement plans are in place for all sub-contractors to meet company quality standards. In particular, champion the Merlin standard with the Partnerships division
- To ensure that queries raised are dealt with in accordance to company procedures.
- Ensuring 100% contractual compliance across the business for each claimable event per contract
- To lead and manage direct reports using the Balance Score Card model and the company's performance appraisal process and learning and development strategy
- Actively championing the culture & values of Prevista through use of appropriate language & behaviour, acting as a mentor to staff across the business
Performance Manager Requirements:
- A proven track record of managing complex, large scale projects within government ESF funded programmes, with the ability to lead the project dynamically to meet early achievements
- Significant experience of supply chain and stakeholder relationship management
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a project management or related business discipline
- Commercial awareness and strong business analysis skills
- Ability to drive actions and behaviours to support strong performance throughout the project
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Exceptional customer service skills and experience - able to build and maintain relationships at all levels within an organisation through strong communication and relationship management skills
- Credible knowledge of challenges facing the target client groups within the project
- Understanding and sensitivity to the strategic business interests of key partners and stakeholders, particularly the public sector
Performance Manager Benefits:
- 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increase to 25 after 1 year in service
- Workplace Pension
- Bupa Cash Plan Scheme
If you feel that you meet the Performance Manager requirements, then please apply today!