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Performance and Collaboration Manager – local authority

Salary

£281-384 , per day , inc benefits

Location

Stratford, London, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary

Sector

Human resources

Job ref

X3-1279897

Job posted

Posted 6 hours ago

Performance & Collaboration Manager

Location: London (E16) – Hybrid Working
Rate: to £384 per day
Contract: Immediate start until 30 September 2026 (with potential extension)

About the Role

A London-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Performance & Collaboration Manager to join their Corporate Resources & Business Improvement (CR&BI) directorate.

This is a senior, high-impact interim role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Executive Director (ED), the Directorate Leadership Team, and senior stakeholders across the organisation, including the Mayor’s Office.

You will play a critical role in driving performance, strategic alignment, and collaboration across a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and strategic support to the Executive Director
  • Lead the business management function and coordinate a virtual support team across the directorate
  • Oversee people and budget management, working closely with Finance and HR (People Function)
  • Drive corporate initiatives including EDI, wellbeing, and organisational change
  • Develop and deliver the Directorate Improvement Plan with a strong focus on inclusion
  • Lead on responses to key strategic priorities including Mayoral manifesto commitments, budget cycles, and spending reviews

About You

The ideal candidate will be a senior support professional who is proactive, collaborative, and brings strong, well-rounded management experience.

Key capabilities include:

  • Confident people management, including handling underperformance
  • Strong understanding of budgets, financial management, and data
  • Ability to produce clear, high-quality briefings for senior leaders
  • Experience working proactively with senior stakeholders, including influencing and advising at leadership level

You will also demonstrate:

  • Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
  • Strong background in programme, performance, or business management roles
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Track record of delivering strategic initiatives and organisational change
  • Strong commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities effectively
  • Understanding of local government or public sector environments (desirable)

Key Competencies

  • Communicating & Influencing
  • Managing & Developing Performance
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Responding to Pressure & Change
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning & Organising

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid working model (combination of remote and on-site in E16)
  • Flexibility required to attend key meetings and leadership sessions in person

Why Apply?

  • Work at the heart of a major London authority, influencing strategic direction
  • Exposure to senior leadership and political environments
  • Drive meaningful improvements across a critical directorate
  • Competitive day rate with potential extension

If you’re a strategic and collaborative leader looking for a high-profile interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

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