BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LEAD

Location: Fishergate, PR1 8RE
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 4+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £22.02 per hour
Job Ref: 5275640

• Work with and support the Chief Executive and Executive Directors in Business Management.
• Deliver on specific projects as directed by the Executive Director to support the delivery of the County Council’s key priorities, such as workforce planning, development, and maintenance of service plans.
• Support governance arrangements and the organisation and delivery of key council meetings.
• Liaise with other corporate services including Democratic Services, Internal Audit, and Information Governance to ensure timely completion of reports.
• Independently carry out complex tasks of higher risk nature due to supporting the Chief Executive and Executive Directors.
• Lead on the delivery of priorities from Forward Plans and Executive Management Team.
• Provide research into current issues facing the directorates and council, including current events and government policy announcements.
• Participate in and support working groups with the planning, preparation, and organisation of inspection and peer reviews.
• Prepare presentations for high-level meetings and research the content for factual accuracy.
• Understand the hierarchy of contacts, local protocols, and issues of relative priority.
• Liaise with Chief Executive, Executive Directors, and Heads of Services to ensure coordination of strategies/reports.
• Produce reports and data analysis for Corporate Management Board as directed.
• Prepare and circulate Directorate newsletters.
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to the wider team and internal customers by interpreting established procedures, using experience, and applying best practices.
• Coordinate and liaise with the Internal Audit Manager, track key risk areas, and ensure action is taken on recommendations.
• Prepare and coordinate business cases for workforce planning and provide recruitment support.
• Coordinate and support in arranging workshops, conferences, and general event planning.
• Communicate with other agencies and service providers to share information, build working relationships, and ensure joined-up service provision.
• Identify issues of urgent response and ensure effective communication with ED/D.
• Undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within the remit of your area of work as directed by service management.