Strategic Governance & Growth Manager

Ad Warrior Ltd; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking a part-time Business Manager to join the senior management team and help lead the next phase of growth. You will provide governance‑focused senior support across the organisation, supporting strategic planning, decision‑making and financial administration to ensure robust controls.

With budget management experience and a track record of building high‑performing teams, you will oversee Council governance, planning and reporting, work with the Chief

Qualifications

• Substantial governance‑focused experience in a leadership role within a public sector environment.
• Experience in budget management and financial administration.
• Proven ability to build high‑performing teams and develop staff capability.
• Understanding of governance frameworks and formal decision‑making processes.
• Project management skills to coordinate work and priorities.
• Effective stakeholder management with councillors, staff and partners.
• Experience supporting organisational change or improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and democratic processes, supporting strategic decision‑making.
• Oversee financial administration, controls and reporting to ensure robustness.
• Manage budgets and support organisational development and capacity building.
• Coordinate meetings, ensure compliance and facilitate effective stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Governance leadership

Budget management

Team development

Governance frameworks

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organisational change

Job description

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking a part-time Business Manager to join the senior management team and help lead the next phase of growth. You will provide governance‑focused senior support across the organisation, supporting strategic planning, decision‑making and financial administration to ensure robust controls.

With budget management experience and a track record of building high‑performing teams, you will oversee Council governance, planning and reporting, work with the Chief