People and Transformation Performance & Analytics Lead

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £59,928 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Hybrid Role

The Opportunity

This lead role within the People and Transformation function will work across the Public Sector’s functional leadership teams and with our People Business Partners to identify and address performance issues within our workforce and service transformation/delivery agendas.

Leading the workforce & transformation performance agenda will be a key area of responsibility for this role. This will include leading the analysis, presentation and facilitating strategic conversations around functional performance of the delivery of key strategies, thinking systemically to improve performance of all services across the function.

The post holder will pay specific attention to the workforce strategy (Our People Plan) which sets out the ambition for our workforce and how we overcome challenges in the labour market. They will lead on the organisation and facilitation of the programme boards and tracking of outcomes to ensure success.

Ambitious people really fit in here so if you are a talented Performance Lead, we want to hear from you.

On a day-to-day basis

You will:

• Lead the P&T performance & people analytics team, being accountable for the design, delivery, production and socialisation of performance insight relevant for functional leadership teams. Work with the People Business Partners and leadership teams to ensure the reporting structure is suitable for functional requirements.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of key products which enable the P&T leadership team to have assurance of delivery. Own the functional work programme for the entire function including forward plan, ensuring data is collected from multiple stakeholders that tracks key deliverables, status, risks and issues.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout People & Transformation to understand their practice, project plans and design key measurements of success. Develop internal mechanisms to ensure data collection, analysis and presentation is accurate and adds value to the organisation.
• Lead the delivery of outstanding people-based analytics, utilising the consulting cycle with our internal teams as well as business contacts, to ensure that requests for people information requires are well scoped, and that the team adds maximum value to business stakeholders.
• Create a partnership approach with internal analytics teams, delivery assurance teams as well as building external networks within local government as well as utilising existing partners
• Take joint responsibility for the accurate production of on-time delivery of various statutory and legal data returns including Gender Pay Gap, LGA surveys and Diversity & Equality reporting.
• Work with colleagues in Risk Management, Strategy, Audit to share our work programme and forward plan to construct the functional Audit agenda. This role holder is the risk co-ordinator helping to mitigate any functional or strategic risks.

Organisational Accountabilities

Roles at this level will be focused on delivering results in a specific functional area. They will hold expertise on the application of policy and improvement of service delivery. These roles have clear team budgets and targets set within the overall service requirements.

The role is accountable for:

• Operational planning and performance review to maintain exceptional service delivery and ensure the political objectives and priorities of the council are met
• Working collaboratively within and across functions and thinking commercially to support the delivery of best possible outcomes for our customers on a financially sustainable basis
• Maintaining and nurturing collaborative relationships with other teams in the function and external organisations that support the delivery of annual plans
• Implementing changes and continually evaluating the service to improve the area of work, while maintaining continual delivery of the highest possible levels of service quality.
• Managing complex issues and resources to meet the needs of customers and deliver the best possible outcomes
• Effective utilisation of digital technologies and innovation across the function
• Celebrating Equality and Diversity and ensuring it is considered as part of all decisions taken
• Using professional expertise to translate goals and plans into ways of working that comply with relevant legislation and statutory requirements and manages a level of appropriate risk
• Delivering exemplar customer interactions to individuals and communities which support strong relationships and a reputation for achieving outcomes and resolving issues

The Experience You Will Bring

• Advanced data science knowledge with experience of end-to-end data processes from the collection of data through to the presentation of business insight
• Advanced Project Management/Work Programme management experience.
• Strong track record of stakeholder management, being able to present and explain complex data and modelling in a simple, understandable way.
• Working knowledge of the critical factors in planning change and the stages and phases of project and programme management, able to identify risks and create mitigation plans.
• Advanced understanding of query building, report running and extraction – with particular emphasis on technology solutions including Oracle (Discoverer, BIP, OBIEE), Oracle Cloud, Cornerstone-On-Demand, Selenity and Forecast).
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field

If this role sounds of a good match please apply or contact me at fmcdonald@mcgregor-boyall.com or phone me on 0207 422 9085.

I look forward to speaking to you.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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You will serve as the central point of contact for their CTO and direct reports and provide first class business support. You will be required to work as part of a team and build effective relationships with other assistants.

This position will be hybrid, working at least one day in the office, based in Hammersmith!

Duties include:

• Maintaining executive’s calendar and schedule, coordinating complex travel arrangements and maintaining accurate files.
• Prioritising the workload of the CTO and delegate where appropriate general requirements, tasks and queries in an efficient manner. You'll be responsible for performing tactical and strategic administrative support tasks
• Prepare agendas for scheduled meetings and distribute to the relevant parties. In preparation for meetings, you'll book rooms, ensure video conferencing facilities are available and include any materials required for the meeting.
• Co-ordinate and collate presentation material, write reports or proposals in preparation for meetings in MS Word/Excel or PowerPoint format.
• Represent the CTO at events/meetings as and when required, operating to the highest standards of confidentiality and diplomacy. You'll build and maintain strong working relationships with third parties and key contacts.
• Minute taking when needed.

Candidate Specification:

• Minimum 5 year’s experience as an EA supporting C-Suite.
• Robust, proactive working attitude.
• Diary management experience across different time zones.
• Excellent IT Skills, including solid experience using Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• High attention to detail

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

We are recruiting a Valuations & Portfolio Administrator to join a well-established Investment Company as soon as possible.

You will be part of a friendly and busy team, providing assistance to the Investment Managers and managing general enquiries.

Duties include:

• Actively liaise with Investment Managers, Dealers and External Software Providers to resolve any issues and queries with in-house systems
• Cost Disclosure reporting
• Prepare and distribute probate valuations
• Administration of clients and accounts
• Generate the daily Oversale Prepare and produce diarised valuations
• Run global system events to accurately update corporate actions to client accounts

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience within Investment Management/Wealth Management or Brokerage organisations.
• 1-2 years valuations or senior administration experience.
• Advanced skills on all MS packages including advanced skills on Excel
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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You will play a key part in the business supporting the team and the Founder, whilst working closely with the other Team Administrators.

Duties:

• Audio typing and dictation
• Arranging extensive meetings
• Preparation of reports and PowerPoint presentations for meetings
• Assisting the Office Manager with event organising
• Collating business research
• General office duties: filing, answer the main switchboard, meeting and greeting, arrangement of meeting rooms, refreshments.

Requirements:

• Team Administration experience within a corporate environment
• Excellent MS Office experience, including Outlook for arranging meetings.
• Friendly and bubbly
• Excellent team player
• High attention to detail
• Able to prioritse and manage workload

This position is to start as soon as possible

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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This key role requires an individual to support fund launches and change processes – whilst supporting the development of a new key fund. You will be required to carry good analytical and data skills, be able to support product management activities and provide meaningful management information and reporting to management. You will also be tasked with leading the Corporate Action process from impact analysis to client communication.

We are seeking an individual coming from a business analysis or change analysis background that carries experience in corporate action or fund launches

• Strong analytical skills to ensure analysis and alignment of data to business requirements
• Effectively communicating with clients and aiding the company in delivering new investment solutions
• Aid in carrying our regular product management activities

As a result you can earn a very competitive contract rate and the opportunity to work flexibly whether you prefer working from home or work from the office. The expectation is that you can make 2 collaboration days per month in office.

If this sounds like a role you'd like to be part of, please get in contact with Huma Khan at hkhan@mcgregor-boyall.com.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.