Business Support Manager

Business Support Manager - School Improvement

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 - £53,460

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Children and Families Directorate

Previous applicants need not apply

We are seeking an experienced Business Support Manager to lead a business support team and help shape the delivery of the School Improvement Service within Children and Families.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring strong systems, effective processes and high quality support that enables the service to meet its statutory and improvement priorities.

You will:

• Lead and develop a business support team, setting clear expectations and building a positive, high performing culture.
• Design, embed and improve business processes and systems to ensure consistency, efficiency and good governance.
• Work closely with School Improvement leaders as a trusted partner, supporting planning, performance and delivery.
• Improve ways of working through better use of data, digital tools and streamlined processes.
• Ensure the service is well supported, inspection ready and able to respond to changing priorities.

You will bring:

• Experience of managing business support or operational teams.
• Strong skills in process improvement, systems and governance.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and influencing change.
• A commitment to developing people and continuous improvement.
• A practical, solution focused approach in a fast paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to lead, influence and make a real impact within a service focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with the UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy here.