MI Team Manager (4676)
MI Team Manager
The Growth Company’s (GC) Employment team is seeking a MI Team Manager to lead the development and delivery of robust performance management systems. This role ensures top-tier performance against contractual and operational targets and oversees Management Information (MI) and Business Intelligence (BI) across Employment, Health, and Justice services, including managing a team of MI Analysts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality MI/BI to support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
- Provide strategic insights for policy, product development, and tender submissions.
- Produce accurate, timely performance reports for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., DWP, MoJ, GMCA).
- Develop and maintain MI tools and dashboards (e.g., PowerBI) for contract and compliance monitoring.
- Ensure accurate, timely data submissions to funders and maintain strong external relationships.
- Collaborate with Software Development on system enhancements aligned with operational needs.
- Manage business planning and forecasting systems.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the MI Analyst team, promoting innovation and high performance.
About You:
- Strategic, commercially minded, and passionate about data-driven public service delivery.
- Proven leader of high-performing teams with a focus on collaboration and improvement.
- Skilled in navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments and engaging senior leaders.
- Proactive, adaptable, and tech-savvy with a customer-focused mindset.
- Deep understanding of Employment, Health, and Justice sector challenges and opportunities.
Skills Required:
- Experience leading MI/BI in PbR or grant-funded settings with knowledge of funder requirements.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with the ability to turn data into insights.
- Proficient in PowerBI, SSRS, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and team development experience.
- Collaborative and relationship-focused working style.
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.
Examples include:
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Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance
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Extra time for tasks
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Interview questions shared beforehand
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Accessibility software or equipment for assessments
We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy.