Deputy Head of Strategy & Performance Management

Job description

Are you ready to lead the way in delivering Greater Manchester's strategic ambitions? We're looking for an experienced Deputy Head of Strategy & Performance Management to lead the delivery of the Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS) and drive system‑wide performance, collaboration, and impact.

In this senior role, you'll lead strategic programmes, manage a team of programme managers, and work closely with GMCA group directors, local authorities, government departments and wider partners. You'll turn complex insight into clear actions, align activity across the system, and support decision‑making at the highest levels.

What you'll do

• Lead key programmes that deliver the GMS priorities.
• Strengthen alignment, governance, and performance across GMCA and partners.
• Provide system leadership and influence local and national policy.
• Manage people, resources, and programme budgets.
• Represent GMCA in high‑profile regional and national forums.
• Deputise for the Head of Strategy & Performance when required.

About You

You're a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and a track record of delivering powerful performance data across complex programmes. You bring strong programme management skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

We're looking for someone who values integrity, inclusion, and continuous learning. You'll be politically astute, resilient, and committed to improving outcomes for Greater Manchester's residents. You'll also be confident working with data, managing risk, and driving performance.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're ready to lead with purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:

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