Performance Manager (Programme Delivery)

A unique opportunity has become available for a national education charity that has successfully been awarded multiple large grants/government funding. They are on the lookout for a professional who has extensive experience managing, monitoring and capacity building subcontractors in a donor funding setting. This would be a 1 year maternity cover contract position, with flexible working and 30 days annual leave.

Key responsibilities of this Performance Manager:

* Leading performance management of significant contracts with suppliers
* Leading monthly performance review meetings with subcontractors
* Supporting financial monitoring and management, quality assurance and compliance activity
* Contribute to wider aspects of programme management
* Building and maintaining effective relationships with programme commissioners

The main thing the hiring manager is looking for is someone that is used to being hands on with sub contractor performance management around large long running complex government/institutional funded programmes. The ability to manage and drive performance improvement in grant or contract activity through subcontractors/partners will be key to delivering on your remit. Demonstrable experience is expected when it comes to understanding working in performance, commissioned or contract management frameworks. Experience of business planning, budget preparation, budget management and managing multiple project priorities is also essential. You will be using quantitative and qualitative information to assess performance progress. Your stakeholder engagement skills are incredibly important as you will be working closely with other performance managers, various teams and external partners.

To apply for this Performance Manager role, please email your CV to our Office & Specialist Support Team quoting the reference number 73920DW. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.