Business Manager

North East Lincolnshire Council; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a Business Manager to lead their Project Management Office. You will oversee operational, financial, and strategic functions while supporting the strategic direction of the Capital Projects Team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, exceptional organisational skills, and a relevant degree. This role provides the opportunity to make a difference in the community within a supportive and forward-thinking team environment.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension

Access to salary sacrifice schemes

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in managing teams.
• Excellent organisational skills for project management.
• Understanding of budgets and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and financial functions of the PMO.
• Support strategic direction for Capital Projects Team.
• Ensure project alignment with the Council’s priorities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management methodologies (e.g., Prince2)

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Job description

Business Manager

Job description

Are you ready to lead a team that shapes the future of North East Lincolnshire and delivers projects that make a real difference?

If you’re someone who enjoys strategic thinking, problem-solving, and leading people through change, then you’ll fit right in. You’ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you’re confident in managing risk, fostering a positive culture, and ensuring high standards, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s the role all about?

As Business Manager, you’ll oversee the operational, financial, and strategic functions of the Project Management Office (PMO). You’ll support the Head of Service in setting the strategic direction for the Capital Projects Team, ensuring projects align with the Council’s ‘Stronger Economy’ priority and deliver the outcomes of the Local Plan and Economic Strategy.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll bring strong leadership experience, excellent organisational skills, and a solid understanding of project management methodologies such as Prince2. A relevant degree or professional qualification is essential, along with experience in managing budgets and working within governance frameworks. You’ll need to be adaptable, resilient, and able to work in an agile way, including occasional out-of-hours commitments.

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of North East Lincolnshire. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values openness, integrity, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive environment where your ideas matter, and you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to our community while developing your own career.

For more information please :

Richard Dowson via

Key Dates

• Closing date – 2nd January
• Interviews – W / C 12th January

We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.

As part of your RewardNEL package , you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.

You will also have access to our exclusiveRewardNEL platform.

This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.

Do you need support?

If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.

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