Executive Business Manager

1 month ago


Dalkeith, United Kingdom Midlothian Council Full time

Job Vacancy

The Place Directorate is looking for Executive Business Manager to support the Executive Director and Chief Officer(s) in the delivery of the Council’s strategic aims. The post holder will be responsible for:

Leading and managing Executive Officer support for the Directorate. Co-ordinating the operational work of the Business Partners and/or co-ordinating resources to ensure there is a One Council approach to the prioritisation, co-ordination and delivery of the strategic objectives. Co-ordinating the planning, resourcing, workforce planning and operation of designated Services; monitoring the delivery of Directorate priorities, oversight of Directorate performance data and delivery plans. Leading designated initiatives and thematic projects, identifying transformation opportunities, ensuring value for money and/or improving resource efficiency, customer experience or service delivery.

The post holder will be experienced managing complex change programmes, leading high performing teams and be results focussed. The post holder should be proficient in Microsoft tools and have excellent communication skills. The post holder should have experience working in a similar role within Local Government or demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Local Government and public sector.

KNOWLEDGE

A degree level qualification in a relevant related discipline or evidence of equivalent competency is required. A proven track record of gathering and analysing statistical data to assess performance, ideally utilising systems providing predictive data is required.

A post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject area and senior membership of an appropriate professional body are desirable.

Experience of service planning, staff and resource management in a multi-disciplinary organisation demonstrating creative and innovative service development and problem solving is essential.

Project management experience demonstrating good interpersonal skills, together with a clear understanding of the regulatory framework within which public services operate is also essential.

A track record demonstrating innovative thinking along with successful project delivery involving stakeholders from multiple organisations is also desirable.

CLOSING DATE - Thursday 31st October

INTERVIEW DATE - Week Beginning 18th November

Job Advert

Position Title: Executive Business Manager

Position Number: R

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £56,.94 per annum. 

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.



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