As part of a closely integrated and specialised team, provide comprehensive support to enable the provision of strategic leadership for performance management and improvement across the NHS Board area; in so doing provide the NHS Board with assurance regarding the performance of NHS Forth Valley in line with governance and accountability structures.The post holder will support the organisation in using appropriate and accurate data to inform and support performance management and improvement, embedding this approach within the organisation by supporting the use of data intelligence in the examination of performance, and the setting of targets and indicators to ensure delivery.The Senior Performance Manager (Lead Analyst) will play a fundamental role in supporting the ongoing development of the Performance Management Team in its role of effective monitoring and evaluation of performance for the benefit of NHS Forth Valley patients, and in supporting the provision and development of frameworks and specialist advice on performance management and improvement to enable local areas to develop within this sphere.The post holder requires to be educated to degree level or to have the equivalent experience within a complex organisation, preferably within the NHS or Public Sector. They must have the ability to develop and maintain effective, positive relationships with key partners and partner organisations; be enthusiastic, self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be organised and have a responsible approach to work.The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.For informal enquiries contact Kerry Mackenzie, Acting Director of Strategic Planning & Performance on 01786 457212.Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.