Programme Performance Analyst in Sheffield

Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 9 - £42,840 - £46,142

Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Programme Performance Analyst to join our Performance Reporting and Controls team within the Programme Delivery Group. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how one of the UK's largest regional investment portfolios is monitored, governed and delivered. Through performance reporting, risk analysis and portfolio insight, you will support effective decision-making, strengthen programme controls and help maximise the impact of investment across South Yorkshire.

We anticipate that interviews will take place week commencing 21st September at our offices in Sheffield city centre. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with a scenario in advance of their interview and asked to prepare a 5 minute presentation. Presentations must be submitted at least one clear working day prior to the interview. Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria as detailed within the role profile.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced analytical and risk professional who can turn complex data into meaningful insight and help shape how SYMCA monitors, manages and delivers its investment portfolio. As Programme Performance Analyst, you will provide specialist expertise in portfolio performance analysis, reporting and risk management across a diverse portfolio of investment programmes and projects. You will lead the development of analytical approaches, performance reporting, dashboards and management information that strengthen programme controls and support informed decision-making. Using data to identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities, you will provide evidence based insight, challenge and recommendations that improve delivery performance and increase confidence in organisational data. You will also lead the development of risk intelligence and early-warning reporting, helping senior leaders and governance boards understand portfolio health and respond proactively to emerging issues. Working collaboratively with programme teams, you will drive improvements in data quality, risk governance, reporting standards and performance management practices. Your work will directly influence decision-makers across the organisation, helping to ensure investment programmes are effectively controlled, resources are used efficiently and intended outcomes are successfully delivered.

About you

You will be an analytical and forward-thinking professional with experience in performance reporting, programme controls, risk management and data analysis. You will be confident working with complex information and using data, insight and risk intelligence to identify emerging issues, challenge assumptions and support informed decision-making. You will have a track record of developing reporting solutions, performance measures and analytical products that provide meaningful insight into performance and risk. Beyond analysing information, you will be motivated by using your findings to drive improvement, influence outcomes, and support effective decision-making across programmes and portfolios. A proactive and solutions-focused individual, you will be comfortable leading improvements to reporting, performance management and risk management practices. You will be someone who looks beyond existing processes, identifying opportunities to streamline approaches, enhance data quality and embed more effective ways of working. You will also be an effective communicator, capable of translating complex information into clear and compelling messages for a range of audiences. Working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels, you will build trusted relationships, provide constructive challenge and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. Experience using Power BI to develop dashboards, together with experience of programme delivery or governance in a public sector or investment-focused environment, would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about using data analysis and risk intelligence to improve performance, influence decision-making and help deliver successful investment outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference.
• Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities.
• Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
• Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.

Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.