Job Description

Your new company
On behalf of Birmingham City Council, we are recruiting a Senior Performance Officer to join the Highways and Infrastructure team. Birmingham City Council is one of the UK's largest local authorities and plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the city's highways, transport networks and infrastructure. The Highways and Infrastructure service manages complex, high-value contracts that are central to the safe and efficient operation of the city, working closely with service providers to ensure strong performance, value for money and accountability.
Your new role
This role is a 36.5-hour per week position, working Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring two days per week in the Birmingham City Centre office at Council House. Reporting to the Principal Performance Officer, you will be responsible for providing high-quality performance and management information to support the effective management of highway maintenance and management service contracts operating within the scope of the PFI Interim Services Contracts. You will analyse service provider performance to support decision-making, contract compliance and the application of contract mechanisms, particularly in relation to payments, audit and verification. The role involves monitoring and analysing performance data and reports, assessing service provider programmes and proposals, supporting liaison across internal and external teams, and ensuring that systems and processes are in place to enable effective contract and performance management across the Highways service.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will bring strong experience in performance analysis, contract management support or management information reporting within a complex or public sector environment. You will be confident working with large data sets, validating performance information and translating analysis into clear, auditable reports that support operational and financial decision-making. A good understanding of service level agreements, contract performance monitoring and compliance processes is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge information constructively while supporting service improvement and effective contract delivery.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive an hourly rate of £18.61 PAYE plus holiday allowance, equivalent to £20.86 per hour in total. You will benefit from a hybrid working model, a central Birmingham location, and stable Monday to Friday hours. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a high-profile Highways and Infrastructure service, contributing to the oversight of critical citywide contracts while developing your performance and contract management expertise within a major local authority.
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