Corporate strategy and performance lead

Job contextLocal Government Reorganisation brought together the eight councils of North Yorkshire into a single unitary North Yorkshire Council (NYC) on 1 April 2023. This will provide the platform for improving the efficiency and effectiveness, maximising opportunities of scale across a rural council whilst improving outcomes for residents and businesses. It will place communities at the heart of the council with the aim of being the most local, large council in England whilst ensuring we are in a strong position to manage the challenges ahead including rising costs and increased demand for services.The Strategy and Performance service sits at the centre of the organisation, supporting service delivery and improvement through the analysis and provision of high-quality accessible performance information, and is trusted to advise directorates, Management Board and Executive on the strategic direction of the council.The service works to ensure the broad understanding of current performance, of the operating environment of the council and the opportunities for future improvement. It will:Understand the external environment through horizon scanning, communicating its relevance across the council and ensuring the council''s strategic planning, policy and performance frameworks are aligned with the evidenced needs of our communities.Support the corporate response to emerging national or international policy issues, providing rapid analysis and organisational support to establish ..... full job details .....