Lead Programme Performance Officer (E2952) - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Lead Programme Performance Officer - JR89

Permanent funded to 31 March 2025

Full Time (37 hours pw)

Grade 7 - £37,984

Applications for part time/job share will be considered                   

Location: Leeds City Centre / Hybrid

Closing Date –  03 March 2024

• Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual?
• An organisation that will support your professional development?
• What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does?
• How about an organisation that does all these things and more?
• Yes? Then look no further than theWest Yorkshire Combined Authority! Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety  of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region.

In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038.

We currently have a vacancy for a Lead Programme Performance Officer to join our Employment and Skills Contracts & Performance Team 

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to lead an experienced team in managing the financial elements, internal and external KPI performance, as well as demonstrating the impact of funding for West Yorkshire residents. The role will have specific responsibilities for the implementation of systems to manage and monitor the Gainshare/UKSPF funded Employment offer, and the Schools Partnership offer. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership, management, and relationship skills for representing WYCA internally and externally. Candidates for the role after application will be assessed via a task, presentation and interview based on role profile. Interviews are planned for week commencing 18th March 2024. 

This will consist of a task-based assessment and interview, based on role profile.

The Role: 

Reporting into the Employment and Skills Contracts Manager, your key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide day to day management of a team of Programme Performance Officers. 
• Manage allocated contracts in line with funding guidance and contract requirements. •Develop and maintain effective contract management tools to monitor overall contract finances, performance, subcontractors, partner delivery and associated risks of multiple high value contracts. 
• Identify issues and risks affecting programme delivery and propose actions to address or mitigate these. 
• Ensure the accuracy of reports, contract evidence and funding claims. 
• Build mutual respect and trust with funders, partners and sub-contractors. 

About You: 

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience. 
• Knowledge and practical experience of contract and project management methodologies, techniques and good practice. 
• Relevant and recent experience of developing, implementing, embedding and maintaining         contract management processes and procedures. 
• Experience of directing team priorities and managing external influences to achieve targets. 
• Understanding of the contract management requirements of a range of funding streams 
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence using Microsoft Tools

To apply: 

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form, and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. 

Please review our Role Profile Guidance for support in completing your application form. 

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact Chris Barr via Chris.Barr@westyorks-ca.gov.uk  

Secondment opportunities will be considered from internal candidates for this post, however, in line with the Combined Authority’s Secondments Policy, you must have 12 months’ service in your current role and seek permission from your current line manager before applying. For external candidates, please be aware that if you are applying for this role as a secondment opportunity from a partner organisation these benefits will not apply as you will retain your existing employee benefits

Our Offer:

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme
• Fully funded travel in West Yorkshire on bus and rail with the MCard
• Flexible working practises with Health and Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme.

Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please upload your CV to our online application form telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please visit http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/jobs for more information and details of how to apply. 

Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 03 March 2024. 

Further Information

The Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.

We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements.

Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video interview or face to face.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.  We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.

Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.  

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply