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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Performance Management Implementation Lead - **Company:** Historic Environment Scotland - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £43,227.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Digital Technology, Web Performance Optimization - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5656d59fb70bac73 ## About the Role * Qualification in HR, Organisational Development or Organisational Psychology to SCQF level 9 or equivalent proven experience. * CIPD membership * Relevant experience designing and delivering performance management approaches, ideally with knowledge of project management principles * Experience acting as a subject matter expert and providing clear advice and guidance to colleagues * Experience implementing digital performance management systems in partnership with technical specialists * Experience designing and delivering change management programmes within an HR or People context * Strong analytical skills, with experience of creating and producing management information and insights We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers. ## Description * Project manage and lead the delivery, implementation and embedding of the Working and Growing performance management framework. * Act as the subject matter expert for the digital approach to performance management, working with a wider Agile project team. * Seek colleague feedback on the Working and Growing approach and system, leading a programme of continuous improvement. * Research external best practice to ensure our approach is aligned with industry standards and the HES People Strategy. * Support colleagues through the transition from paper-based processes to a new digital system. * Work with policy leads to ensure the performance management framework and HES behaviours align with wider policies and promote a culture of goal setting, review and development. * Design and deliver training to ensure colleagues are confident in using the framework, with HES behaviours embedded throughout the process. * Work closely with Developer as Subject Matter Expert to help design and develop reporting and management information, including creation of dashboards, to support performance management, culture and people strategy insights. * Provide a high-quality, customer-focused service to support colleagues through changes in processes and technology. * Lead enhancements to the Working and Growing approach over time, including alignment to the broader career and talent management initiatives as they continue to develop. * Working with Trade Union Partners to foster constructive dialogue and achieve positive outcomes for colleagues and HES. 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