Business Services Manager

at  Derbyshire County Council

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Business Services Team for a committed and motivated individual to manage the delivery of an efficient and effective business support service across:
Strategic Commissioning, Quality and Performance headquarters division,
We are looking for an individual with a can do approach, who is able to provide expert advice and guidance on council policies, processes and procedures, appropriate legislation and regulatory requirements. They will be required to plan and co-ordinate a range of complex business service programmes and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and quality of service.
They will be required to lead a team of business services staff who support across the Children’s Services department, the role will by hybrid working and will be expected to work from the office regularly as required.

What will I be doing:

• Negotiating, persuading, and building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels
• Supporting the Senior Business Services Manager for Strategic Commissioning, Quality and Performance and Head of Service for Business Services
• Monitoring and control of financial information and budgets
• Understanding of how the activities of the department relate to one another and how any advice given will impact on own and other services
• Generating ideas, researching, creating, writing, and delivering a variety of communications materials
• Lead on and supporting the facilitation of departmental communications across Children’s Services
• Manage and deliver support services throughout Business Services, driving a performance improvement culture.
• Management of projects, research and analysis.
• Communicating to a high standard, both written and orally.
• Supporting with formal processes such as inspections.

We value your unique skills, knowledge, and experience, so please read the full Job and Person Profile to ensure you submit the best possible application. It’s important to detail how you meet the essential requirements in the “Suitability for Job” section on your application form.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Management of a team
• Financial planning and budget management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyse information
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplined environment with proven ability to problem solve and meet deadlines
• The ability to work at pace, motivate the team and establish effective partnerships across the council

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme and electric charging points (at County Hall)
• Supportive management and team
• Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling
• Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback

If you require any further information or for an informal conversation, please email csbs.review@derbyshire.gov.uk and your query/request will be passed to the relevant service.
Provisional interview dates: week commencing 9 September 2024
Interviews may be conducted via Microsoft teams and arrangements will be confirmed with candidates

Please refer the Job description for details