Business Relationship Manager

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Scotland is seeking a Business Relationship Manager to foster partnerships and support strategic ICT initiatives. The ideal candidate will strengthen relationships between departments and external suppliers, ensuring effective navigation of council processes and championing technology-driven changes. A degree or equivalent experience is essential, along with strong interpersonal and analytical skills. The role supports the alignment of council services toward a sustainable local economy.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or have Equivalent Experience.
• Experience of working with various stakeholders to implement technology-driven change.
• Experience in ICT procurement and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal services and external suppliers.
• Support services in navigating council processes.
• Champion innovation and digital adoption.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree Level or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Business Relationship Manager to join Renfrewshire Council at an exciting time of transformation and growth.

As a key liaison between ICT, Service Departments and external suppliers, you\'ll play a critical role in fostering partnerships, identifying opportunities, and supporting the delivery of strategic ICT initiatives. Your mission will be to strengthen our relationships and help align council services to support and enable a sustainable local economy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with internal services, external suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Support services in navigating council processes and provide a single point of contact for escalations and opportunities.
• Collaborate across internal departments to ensure joined-up support and champion innovation, digital adoption, and sustainability in a technology-driven area.
• Work with a range of stakeholders to implement and sustain technology-driven change and deliver significant improvements and measurable business benefits from identifying, proposing, initiating and leading technology change.
• Engage in ICT procurement and ICT lifecycle management.
• Demonstrate sound analytical skills and the ability to understand business requirements; plan, prioritise and organise workload in line with corporate objectives and customer needs.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communication and develop working relationships with management and staff from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or have Equivalent Experience.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders to implement and sustain technology-driven change.
• Experience of ICT procurement and ICT lifecycle management.
• Ability to understand business requirements, plan, prioritise and organise workload in line with corporate objectives and customer needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. For more information, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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