Business Manager - Local Government

Business Manager - Local Government
Nottinghamshire Full Time, Permanent 36 Hours per Week
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum + Excellent Pension & Holiday Benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, financial management and governance within a local government environment.

This is a varied role combining operational management, financial oversight, council administration and external funding applications.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience within a local authority, council or public sector environment, ideally with knowledge of grant applications, funding bids and securing external funding for projects and initiatives.

The Role

• Overseeing daily operations, ensuring services and administrative functions run efficiently and comply with relevant legislation.
• Providing professional advice on governance, policies, procedures and statutory responsibilities.
• Managing financial records, expenditure, reporting and an annual budget of approximately
• Identifying external funding opportunities, researching grants and preparing funding bids and applications to support projects and initiatives.
• Managing and motivating a team of eight employees, ensuring effective performance and service delivery.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to implement decisions, support strategic planning and future development.
• Building positive relationships with local authorities, businesses, community organisations and external stakeholders.
• Preparing reports and attending meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
• Reviewing systems and processes to improve efficiency and introduce new working practices.

About You

• Previous experience within a local authority, council or wider public sector environment would be highly advantageous.
• Experience of preparing grant applications, securing external funding or supporting funded projects would be desirable.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, financial reporting and expenditure monitoring.
• Previous management experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a small team.
• Knowledge of local government administration, governance and statutory requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify improvements and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and confidence using administrative systems.
• A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or relevant degree would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position working 36 hours per week.
• Salary of £40,000 - £43,000 per annum.
• Excellent holiday entitlement and pension contributions.
• Office-based role with flexibility for occasional evening meetings.
• A varied management position with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives.