Performance and Intelligence Manager – Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is recruiting a Performance and Intelligence Manager – Children and Young People’s Services to lead the development of data analysis, performance intelligence and reporting across its Children and Young People’s Services.
This is a permanent, full-time position in Liverpool, offering a salary of £58,543 to £64,645 per year, with an agile and fully flexible working arrangement.
Importantly for applicants who require immigration permission, the council states that candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Candidates requiring sponsorship are advised to assess their eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Job Details
- Job title: Performance and Intelligence Manager – Children and Young People’s Services
- Employer: Liverpool City Council
- Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool
- Salary: £58,543 – £64,645 per year
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Working arrangement: Agile, fully flexible
- Job category: Data and Analytics
- Business unit: Children & Young People’s Services
- Job reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/14667/2240
- Closing date: 5 October 2026
- Posted: 17 September 2026
About the Role
This is a newly created position within the Performance and Systems function of Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Services.
The successful candidate will lead the development of high-quality analysis, intelligence products and reporting to help senior leaders understand performance and make evidence-based decisions.
The role will also involve developing the use of data, digital technology and AI to improve analytical capability across the service.
Experience or a strong understanding of Children and Young People’s Services, including relevant processes, legislation and frameworks, would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
The Performance and Intelligence Manager will:
- Lead the development of analysis and analytical products for the Children and Young People’s Services Directorate.
- Produce and present high-quality insight, analysis and performance reporting.
- Use data and intelligence to support improved outcomes for children and young people.
- Manage and develop a skilled Performance and Intelligence team.
- Develop innovative approaches to data, digital technology and AI.
- Support senior leaders, elected members and partners with performance frameworks and target-setting arrangements.
- Promote evidence-based decision-making across services.
- Drive continuous improvement through intelligence and interactive reporting.
- Improve data quality and support real-time performance improvement.
- Contribute to strategic change across Children’s Services.
- Bring together service, finance and HR data to provide a broader picture of organisational impact.
Requirements / Person Specification
Applicants should be able to demonstrate the skills and experience needed to lead a performance and intelligence function within a complex public-service environment.
Experience or understanding of Children and Young People’s Services, including relevant processes, legislation and frameworks, would be advantageous.
The role also requires the ability to work with senior leaders and other stakeholders and translate data and analysis into useful intelligence for decision-making.
The full job description and person specification are available in the candidate documents provided by Liverpool City Council.
Salary & Benefits
The successful candidate will receive £58,543 – £64,645 per year.
Liverpool City Council also offers:
- At least 31 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after five years’ service.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Agile and flexible working arrangements.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Optional AVC Scheme.
- Training, learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Travel Pass Scheme.
- Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
- Medicash.
Working Pattern
This is a permanent full-time role working 35 hours per week.
The position is based at the Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, with an agile, fully flexible office basis.
Visa / Right-to-Work
Liverpool City Council states that eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the recruitment process.
Candidates must either:
- Already have the right to work in the UK before employment begins; or
- Meet the Home Office requirements for visa sponsorship.
Candidates who require sponsorship are specifically advised by the council to assess the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
This vacancy therefore does not guarantee sponsorship. Applicants who need sponsorship should confirm that both the role and their circumstances meet the applicable immigration requirements before submitting an application.
Application / Selection Process
Applications are submitted through Liverpool City Council’s Tribepad recruitment system.
Applicants should complete their full profile, including their work and education history. Recruitment communications, including interview invitations for shortlisted candidates, will be sent to the email address registered on Tribepad.
The council states that applications may close early, so candidates are encouraged to apply before the published deadline.
- Shortlisting: Week commencing 5 October 2026
- Interview: Wednesday 14 October 2026, to be confirmed
- Interview format: Face-to-face
For an informal discussion about the position, candidates can contact Rob Atkins or Harriet Cadman using the contact details provided in the original vacancy.
Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants who require them.
Deadline
The closing date is midnight on Monday 5 October 2026.
Liverpool City Council reserves the right to close the vacancy early, so applicants should submit their application well before the deadline.
Full Details + Apply
Employer: Liverpool City Council
Location: Liverpool, UK
Salary: £58,543 – £64,645 per year
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: 35 per week
Closing date: 5 October 2026
FAQs
Does this job offer visa sponsorship?
The vacancy does not state that sponsorship is automatically available. Liverpool City Council says candidates must either already have UK right to work or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship should check Skilled Worker eligibility before applying.
What is the salary?
The salary is £58,543 to £64,645 per year.
Where is the job based?
The role is based at the Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, with an agile and fully flexible working arrangement.
Is this a permanent position?
Yes. The position is permanent and full time.
How many hours will I work?
The advertised working hours are 35 hours per week.
When is the closing date?
Applications close at midnight on 5 October 2026, although the council may close the vacancy earlier.
When are interviews?
Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 14 October 2026, subject to confirmation, and will be conducted face-to-face.
What type of role is this?
This is a senior data, analytics, performance and intelligence role within Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Services.
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