Strategic Growth & Governance Manager (Part‑Time)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking a Business Manager to join the senior management team and lead governance, financial administration and organisational development. This part-time permanent role supports the Chief Officer and ensures robust reporting, controls and decision-making across the council.

You will manage budgets, develop capability in staff and lead projects that align governance with the council’s growth strategy, while coordinating with councillors, partners and the

Qualifications

• Substantial governance-focused or operational leadership experience.
• Experience in budget management and financial administration.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams.
• Understanding governance frameworks and the ability to prepare for and facilitate formal decision-making meetings.
• Project management capability to oversee project coordination and manage competing priorities.
• Effective stakeholder management across councillors, staff, partners and the community.
• Experience supporting organisational change or contributing to improvement and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and democratic processes.
• Support organisational development and financial administration.
• Ensure reporting and controls remain robust.
• Provide senior support to Chief Officer in managing financial administration and governance.
• Advise councillors and staff to support council growth and future direction.

Skills

Governance leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Job description

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking a Business Manager to join the senior management team and lead governance, financial administration and organisational development. This part-time permanent role supports the Chief Officer and ensures robust reporting, controls and decision-making across the council.

You will manage budgets, develop capability in staff and lead projects that align governance with the council’s growth strategy, while coordinating with councillors, partners and the