Business Manager - Local Government

TurnerFox Recruitment; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

TurnerFox Recruitment is seeking a Business Manager for a local government environment in Nottinghamshire. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, financial oversight and governance within a council setting.

You will oversee budgeting, reporting and external funding applications, leading a small team while liaising with stakeholders and attending meetings, some evenings required.

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority or public sector preferred.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills.
• Experience securing external funding and grants desirable.
• Proven team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of local government administration and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and governance in local government setting.
• Manage financial records and an annual budget.
• Identify external funding opportunities and prepare funding bids.
• Lead a team of eight employees.
• Prepare reports and attend meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
• Support strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Governance

Team leadership

Microsoft Office 365

Grant applications

Project management

Communication

Education

CiLCA certificate

Degree in relevant field

Job description

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.