Business Support Manager

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

Would you like the opportunity to directly support the teams improving outcomes for children and young people across Suffolk?

Would you like to line manage a team of business support officers within Education Skills and Learning?

Do you enjoy managing budgets and supporting others with financial reporting?

Your role and responsibilities

You will:

• support colleagues across teams in Education Skills and Learning with financial reporting and budget management
• line manage the other members of the team to best support colleagues, particularly in the Standards and Excellence team, to best support school leaders to deliver improved outcomes for children and young people across Suffolk.

You will need:

• good communication skills including an ability to listen to the needs of others
• an understanding of budget management and financial forecasting
• to line manage a team to best support other teams within Education Skills and Learning.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact Mark Bennett (he/him) by calling 07921494617 or emailing mark.bennett@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 500 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. Describe a time when you managed a team and supported your colleagues' professional development. In your answer, provide specific examples of:

• How you identified areas for improvement in individual team members' performance
• The specific actions you took to support their development
• The outcomes of your interventions, both for the individuals and the team

2. Tell us about your experience managing budgets. Include:

• The size and scope of budgets you've been responsible for
• How you approached budget planning and monitoring
• Any specific challenges you faced and how you overcame them
• Examples of when you've had to make difficult financial decisions

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 February 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).