Corporate Performance Coordinator

Braintree District Council has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Performance Coordinator to join the team.

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £36,684 to £40,212 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Fixed term until February 2028

Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious forward-thinking Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

Corporate Performance Coordinator – The Role:

Are you dynamic and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal skills, able to demonstrate good judgement and great at analysing data and report writing? This may be just what you are looking for.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Performance Co-ordinator to join our Performance and Improvement Team at Braintree District Council on a fixed term contract until February 2028. This role is crucial in supporting the Council’s business planning process and reporting out on the Council’s progress against key priorities and achievements through the analysis of service performance information.

Moreover, it acts as a critical friend, offering challenge and support to enhance services' efficiency and performance. The role also involves understanding data insights, the determining factors that affect performance and help shape strategy.

Corporate Performance Coordinator – Key Responsibilities:

- Lead corporate performance reporting and ensure alignment with strategic priorities

- Analyse and present performance data, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

- Support business planning and develop KPIs aligned with organisational goals

- Manage performance systems, ensuring data quality and effective use across services

- Promote governance, collaboration, and continuous improvement while addressing underperformance

Corporate Performance Coordinator – You:

- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in performance management

- Strong experience analysing data, generating insights, and presenting findings to varied audiences

- Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders, including senior leaders

- Knowledge of performance management, business planning, and service improvement methods

- Skilled in data tools (e.g. Power BI, Pentana) and Microsoft Office, with high attention to detail

- Excellent organisational, communication, and self-management skills, with the ability to work independently

Corporate Performance Coordinator – Benefits:

- Flexible working

- Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all employees

- Employee discounts at local businesses

- Employee recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

What next?

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Monday 27th April 2026.

Interviews will be held on 7th and 8th May.

To submit your application for this exciting Corporate Performance Coordinator opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!