Performance Officer

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Job reference
SAND000008831
Salary
Band F, SCP 26 - 31 (£36,124 - £40,476) per annum
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Duration
Permanent
Location
Various Locations across Sandwell
Closing date

We are looking for a Performance Officer to ensure the effective monitoring and management of our waste and cleansing contracts. This role is key to ensuring service compliance, tracking contractor performance, and driving service improvements through data-led decision-making.

In this role, you will:

  • Monitor the performance of waste and cleansing contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed service levels.
  • Manage performance data and reporting, providing insights to improve service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with performance benchmarks, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Support data-driven decision-making, helping to optimise waste collection processes.
  • Liaise with contractors, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met and any issues are addressed proactively.

This role is essential to:

  • Ensure waste and cleansing services meet required standards, avoiding disruptions to residents.
  • Improve service efficiency and contractor accountability, reducing operational risks.
  • Ensure compliance with performance targets and statutory obligations.
  • Support data-driven decision-making, helping to refine waste collection strategies and improve recycling outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • At least 5 GCSE’s at Grade A to C, or equivalent (including Maths and English)
  • Experience in performance monitoring and contract management, preferably within a waste or environmental services setting.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience in data collection, reporting, and service improvement.
  • Knowledge of performance benchmarking and contract compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with contractors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to use performance data to drive improvements, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

We offer a competitive package that includes:

  • Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme.
  • A strong focus on health and wellbeing.
  • Flexi-time options to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • A variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.  

Find out further information by visiting Waste and Street Cleansing Team | We Are Sandwell

You can also pop in and meet us to find out more about this exciting role.

A drop-in session will be available if you are interested and want the opportunity to discuss the role in person on:

Thursday 20 March 3pm-6pm

Drop-in sessions will take place at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. On arrival, please meet at the Link Reception (to the right of the fountains) where a member of the team will greet you.

For further details about the drop-in session, please contact:

Waste_Strategy@sandwell.gov.uk

For an informal discussion, please contact Heidi Marsh-Geyton on Heidi_marshgeyton@sandwell.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

How to Apply:

To apply please download the application form from WM jobs - Performance Officer job with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | 226691  and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk by 31st March 2025.

*Please Note: Only application forms shared to Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk will be considered.

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