Head of Business Support

2 weeks ago


Richmond, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us

Head of Business Support

We are looking for a Head of Business Support who will be the strategic lead for the operational delivery of business support across Kingston and Richmond, ensuring seamless operations and strategic collaboration within our Children's Services departments.

Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames KT1 Appointment type Permanent Business area Business Support Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £60,468 (SCP49) Salary to £62,748 (SCP51) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 13/05/2024 Ref No 1571 Documents
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About the role

As a Head of Business Support, your mandate will include:

Leading and managing a team of Business Support Managers to provide a strategic, efficient, and adaptable business support service. This encompasses a spectrum of strategic administrative tasks, including facilitating high-level meetings, strategic diary management, maintaining strategic records, and addressing strategic inquiries and administrative needs. Spearheading strategic business process improvements within the Children's Services Directorate, in close collaboration with senior management. Facilitating strategic communication between key stakeholders within the Children's Services sector to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of all support services. Managing other related functions within the service eg complaints, stationary and interpreting services

For an informal discussion about the role, please email Jabed Hussain,

About you

You will be innovative, proactive, and driven to ensure high-quality administrative services are provided to the Children's Services departments across Kingston and Richmond. An empathetic leader, you will excel in leading complex programs while effectively managing day-to-day operations. With a keen eye for technology, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing how business support is delivered both now and in the future.

Additionally, you will possess:

Significant management and leadership experience in a business support capacity, overseeing multi-discipline teams of support staff within a matrix model. Exceptional customer service and stakeholder relationship management skills, adept at engaging with senior leaders and external stakeholders to provide informed service-specific information. A strong background in staff management and supervision, with a track record of meeting personal and team objectives through effective HR-driven performance management techniques Complex level of proficiency in presenting management information clearly and methodically, with excellent analytical skills and expertise in data governance

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer .

Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information about AfC:  Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


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