Assistant Director of Performance and Insight
Quick answer
Samaritans is hiring a full-time Assistant Director of Performance and Insight (Ewell, Surrey) paying £77,500 per year to lead the Performance and Insight function.
- Role
- Assistant Director of Performance and Insight
- Organization
- Samaritans
- Location
- Ewell, Surrey (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £77,500 per year
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Provide strong leadership to the Performance and Insight function, manage the business planning cycle, and oversee the development of a performance management framework.
What you'll do
- Provide strong leadership to the Performance and Insight function
- Manage the business planning cycle, coordinating business planning activities alongside change activity
- Oversee the development of a performance management framework
- Ensure effective change management in organisational projects and key work
- Oversee organisational data, impact, research and evaluation teams
- Lead the organisation in integrating data, lived experience and evidence into decision making
What it takes
- Experience working as a senior leader in a large and complex organisation
- Experience of planning and reviewing the delivery of services for sustained improvement
- Technical knowledge of organisational performance management approaches, benchmarking and service improvement
- Experience of leading and developing high performing teams
- Knowledge of programme and project management
- Ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
What you'll bring
How we treat you
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ewell, Surrey, with a hybrid work schedule.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £77,500 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience as a senior leader, planning and reviewing services, technical knowledge of performance management, leading high-performing teams, and negotiating and influencing at senior levels.
How do I apply?
You can apply by answering the application questions and uploading your CV and cover letter.
When does the application close?
Applications close on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 09:00.
How to apply
Apply directly on Samaritans's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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