Part-Time Strategic Business Manager | Governance & Growth

Wotton-under-Edge; Stroud; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking a Business Manager to support its senior management team. The role focuses on governance, financial administration and organisational development, guiding decision‑making and reporting to ensure robust controls.

The post requires substantial governance experience, budget oversight, and the ability to build capable teams while engaging with councillors, staff, partners and the community to deliver the council’s strategic aims.

Qualifications

• Substantial governance‑focused or operational leadership experience.
• Experience in budget management and financial administration.
• Proven ability to develop high‑performing teams and nurture potential.
• Understanding governance frameworks and formal decision‑making processes.
• Project management capability to oversee coordination and priorities.
• Effective stakeholder management across councillors, staff, partners and the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior governance support across the organisation.
• Oversee budget management and financial administration.
• Lead staff development and build high‑performing teams.
• Facilitate formal decision‑making meetings and governance processes.
• Support organisational change and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Governance leadership

Budget management

Team development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Public sector experience

Job description

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking a Business Manager to support its senior management team. The role focuses on governance, financial administration and organisational development, guiding decision‑making and reporting to ensure robust controls.

The post requires substantial governance experience, budget oversight, and the ability to build capable teams while engaging with councillors, staff, partners and the community to deliver the council’s strategic aims.