Executive Business Manager - MID07221

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive Business Manager for an 18-month fixed-term position. This role involves leading a team and managing administrative services to support health and social care delivery in the community. Ideal candidates will have a degree and proven skills in data analysis and project management. The role offers a competitive salary of £61,332.37 per annum, with a working pattern from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of gathering and analysing statistical data to assess performance.
• Experience of service planning and resource management in a multi-disciplinary organization.
• Demonstrated innovative thinking along with successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Business team and administrative services within the partnership.
• Work as part of the senior leadership team supporting health and social care delivery.
• Design and deliver community care models for Midlothian residents.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject area

Job description

Job Vacancy

Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership are pleased to offer an opportunity for 18 months as Executive Business Manager for the Partnership.

The postholder will be responsible for the leadership of a Business team and admin services, as well as hold key portfolios relating to Business, such as risk movement, health and safety, workforce and supporting service redesign and transformation.

The postholder will work as part of the senior leadership team to support delivery of health and social care in Midlothian, in order to design and deliver models of care within the community to support Midlothian residents to be cared for within a local setting.

A degree level qualification in a relevant related discipline or evidence of equivalent competency is required. A proven track record of gathering and analysing statistical data to assess performance, ideally utilising systems providing predictive data is required.

A post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject area and senior membership of an appropriate professional body are desirable.

Experience of service planning, staff and resource management in a multi-disciplinary organisation demonstrating creative and innovative service development and problem solving is essential.

Project management experience demonstrating good interpersonal skills, together with a clear understanding of the regulatory framework within which public services operate is also essential.

A track record demonstrating innovative thinking along with successful project delivery involving stakeholders from multiple organisations is also desirable.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 22nd December 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 7th January 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Executive Business Manager

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Fixed Term for 18 months from start date

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £61,332.37 per annum.

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

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Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.