Performance Data Manager – Development

Performance Data Manager – Development

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Anchor offices

Salary: up to £46,000

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Anchor

Anchor is England’s largest provider of housing and care for older people. Our Development & Sales directorate is at the forefront of delivering high-quality homes and innovative housing solutions. We’re looking for a Performance Data Manager to join our team and drive data-led improvements across our operations, helping us deliver exceptional outcomes for our residents and stakeholders.

The Role

As Performance Data Manager, you will lead on providing actionable insights and data analytics to enable informed decision-making and high performance within the Development & Sales directorate. Working with senior leaders and stakeholders, you will promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making, ensuring data is used to deliver strategic and operational improvements.

This role will include developing performance frameworks, integrating IT systems, and designing dashboards to communicate complex data simply and effectively. You will also manage a team responsible for performance analytics and market intelligence, driving continuous improvement across the department.

Responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Strategy: Develop performance frameworks, KPIs, and data strategies to support departmental objectives.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Deliver high-quality, impactful insights and visualizations using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SQL to support decision-making.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring they are equipped to provide actionable analytics and insight.
• System Integration: Collaborate with IT teams to align systems and enable seamless data sharing for enhanced reporting and analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, influencing key decisions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and enhanced system integration to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: At least 5 years in social housing or residential property development, with experience in managing people and projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Power BI/Tableau, SQL, Excel, and CRM systems; knowledge of statistical programming tools (e.g., R) is advantageous.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with Homes England/GLA priorities, affordable housing development processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, set clear goals, and drive performance in line with organisational objectives.
• Qualifications: Degree-level education (or equivalent experience); a project management qualification such as Prince2 or APM is desirable.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver results.

Why Join Anchor?

At Anchor, you’ll find a career with purpose. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.