Planning, Performance and Risk Team

Job title Assistant Performance and Risk ManagerDepartment Department for Business, Innovation and SkillsBusiness Area FinanceNumber of Vacancies 1 Location: Region LondonLocation: City/Town LondonLocation: Building/Site 1 Victoria Street, London Grade HEO Salary Minimum As per policySalary Maximum As per policyType of Role Planning, Operational Performance, StrategyReserved/Non Reserved posts This is a Non Reserved post under the Civil Service Nationality

Rules and is therefore open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals and certain non EEA members.

Security Basic checkCriminal Records Bureau Check This post does not require a Criminal Records Bureau CheckIs a medical required for this post? NoJob Description The Financial Planning and Analysis team is at the heart of the

running of the Department providing strategic advice to Ministers and the Board at the intersection between financial, operational and political priorities. The team leads on key fiscal events (Spending Review, Budget and Autumn Statement), Departmental planning and management of the Department’s top risks. BIS has 44 Arms Length Bodies and the team works with this diverse set of organisations to strengthen our approach to build efficient and effective public services. Given this breadth of these objectives the team is a fast paced and dynamic place to work.

The role will sit in the Planning, Performance and Risk branch of FPA. The branch is a small, specialist, highly regarded team focused on driving the delivery of Ministerial priorities, identifying and resolving blockages and facilitating the highest standards of operational effectiveness. To do this the team has strong relationships with the Permanent Secretary, the Board, Private Offices, and senior management across the wide range of BIS priorities. The branch is also at the forefront of the Department’s engagement with Parliament, promoting how we use our resources to deliver BIS’s objectives.As well as working closely with the Board and Executive Committees, the team work with senior officials in HM Treasury and colleagues across the Department and Partner Organisations.

We are interested in ambitious, self-starters with strong written and analytical skills and the ability to make things happen.

Risk Management – Support the development and implementation of risk management processes and reporting and demonstrably leads to improvements in the Departments

business and impact of its work. The post holder will also work across the Department to raise risk management standards and drive a culture of effective risk management.

Performance Management – To improve performance management within the Department by drawing together management information and intelligence from a diverse range of sources to highlight performance challenges, issues and successes across the Department and Partner Organisations. Working with policy and delivery teams to improve performance planning and success measures by which performance and effective delivery will be assessed. Embedding performance management processes with in the normal day to day business of the Department.

Board and Committee reporting – regularly writing high quality papers for the Executive Board (and its Committees) identifying Performance and Risk and Operational issues, underpinned by analysis and insight.

Annual report and Mid Year Report – Coordinate input from across the department, provide oversight and act as assistant editor of the Annual Report and Accounts and lead editor of the Mid Year Report, which brings together a range of management information, published and scrutinised in detail. Following publication, the post holder will also be responsible for developing briefing for Select Committee hearings, working closely with senior stakeholders in the Department.

Competence 1 Leading and communicating

The post holder will be able to lead from the front and communicate with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm They will be able to establish a strong direction and deliver through others whilst managing and engaging with people with honesty and integrity.

Competence 2 Seeing the big picture

The post-holder will have or be able to develop an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how their role fits with and supports organisational objectives. They will be able to see the wider picture, as well as the detail, to facilitate others within the Department in spotting linkages and opportunities within and between policy performance and risk issues.

Competence 3 Collaborating and Partnering

Post holder should have good influencing, negotiation and communication skills and the ability to bring partners together. They will be able to maintain positive relationships with colleagues - working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge

assumptions.

Competence 4 Delivering at Pace

The post-holder will be able to focus on timely performance with energy and take responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. They will work to agreed goals and deal with challenges in a responsive and constructive way. Able to drive forward a large work programme and ensure others deliver to challenging deadlines. Able to engage key stakeholders in design and implementation. Able to effectively identify and manage performance and risk and issues.

Working Pattern This job/these jobs are available for full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements (including Job Share arrangements).

Employment Terms: Post Type PermanentEmployment Terms: Hours 41 London Interview location and dates London, dates tbcContact and further details Contact: Craig Barratt (craig.barratt@bis.gsi.gov.uk;

02072158386)

The Civil Service is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria.We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, HIV positivity, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs - or any other grounds.

Pension Statement Pension schemes are available and more information will be provided to successful candidates. For further information on these schemes please refer to the following website www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions

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