Job Description:

Job information Planning and Performance Manager from the Company East Sussex County Council, this latest Planning and Performance Manager job vacancy is located in the city Lewes located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Government field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Children's Services planning and performance reporting function. This critical role will drive strategic development, performance improvement, and effective planning across the department, ensuring that the work we do makes a real difference to children, young As the Planning and Performance Manager, you will:

• Take responsibility for developing and delivering robust processes for internal performance and planning.
• Lead the coordination and preparation for external reviews and inspections of the division.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to analyse key data, identify priorities, and translate findings into accessible insights for the public.
• Support the coordination of service and partnership boards, ensuring alignment with the Council's goals for children and young people.
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing and budgetary oversight within your service area.
• Engage and build trust with stakeholders, communicating complex information clearly and confidently.
• Provide inspirational leadership, adapting your approach to the diverse needs of the team, while role modelling coaching behaviours to promote development and wellbeing.
• Stay abreast of best practices and foster a culture of learning and improvement.

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A proven track record in performance management and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a wide range of audiences.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience working across internal, partnership, and multi-agency strategies.
• A commitment to making a positive impact on the lives and life chances of children, young people, and their families.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, click 'Apply Now' and be part of a team committed to excellence and innovation! When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification for the role, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests, and add any other information which you feel makes you a suitable candidate for the role.

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification here .

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall in Lewes on Thursday the 05 June 2025. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion, please contact Michelle Ingham - Planning Manager at michelle.ingham@eastsussex.gov.uk . For collaboration, not competition

Keywords : Lewes jobs
Closed Date : 2025-08-13