esf performance manager

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000

Location: Coast to Capital Region – A multi-site role, this requires the need for travel and flexibility.

As the ESF Performance Manager you will be accountable for the successful compliance and claims of the Reignite project effective from 1/9/2021 which is part funded ESF. You will work 50% of your time on this project. The purpose of the role is to meet contractual requirements and accurate, relevant and timely management information across all contracts.

If you believe you are suitable for the this role then please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

• • To be responsible for developing systems and processes that meet all ESF and Prevista compliance requirements.
  • To ensure that all procedures and compliance requirements are met for financial claims and the reporting of outputs and results.
  • To check and validate all financial claims and outputs and results evidence prior to submission to the funder on a monthly basis.
  • To manage error reparation activity and train staff to reduce errors.
  • To check and verify all timesheets.
  • To support the delivery of the project ensuring all outputs and results are met, monthly as well as over its lifetime, within budget and according to the project specification.
  • To deliver appropriate reporting and analysis of key performance indicators in regard to the project outcomes in compliance with the funding body contract, financial and administrative regulations, and Prevista’s internal reporting mechanisms.
  • To develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholder, clients and their representatives, highlighting successes and value-added, and unblocking any delivery issues as they arise through liaison with internal teams.
  • To effectively liaise with internal quality coordinators to ensure quality monitoring, reporting and improvement plans are in place for all sub-contractors to meet company quality standards. In particular, champion the Merlin standard with the Partnerships division.
  • To ensure that queries raised are dealt with in accordance to company procedures.
  • To lead and manage direct reports using the Balance Score Card model and the company’s performance appraisal process and learning and development strategy.
  • Actively championing the culture & values of Prevista through use of appropriate language & behaviour, acting as a mentor to staff across the business.

• REQUIREMENTS

  • A proven track record of managing complex, large scale projects within government
  • ESF funded programmes, with the ability to lead the project dynamically to meet early achievements.
  • Significant experience of meeting ESF project audit funding requirements specifically experience of 125 audits.
  • Significant experience of supply chain and stakeholder relationship management
  • Commercial awareness and strong business analysis skills
  • Takes whole responsibility and ownership for completing tasks
  • Ability to drive actions and behaviours to support strong performance throughout the project
  • Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a project management or related business discipline
  • Advanced Level of Excel
  • Exceptional customer service skills and experience; able to build and maintain relationships at all levels within an organisation through strong communication and relationship management skills
  • Credible knowledge of challenges facing the target client groups within the project
  • Understanding and sensitivity to the strategic business interests of key partners and stakeholders, particularly the public sector
  • Displays judgement and tact
  • Able to organise self and others
  • Accurate, well presented written work
• • 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increase to 25 after 1 year in service, 28 after 5 years.
  • Workplace Pension
  • Bupa Cash Plan Scheme
  • Company Socials