The role
The salary range for this position is: £42,855 - £50,088
The Council’s Professional Finance Services (PFS) division provides accounting and financial advisory and support services, however we're not just about numbers; we're about supporting and transforming lives and communities. Our multifaceted portfolio is made up of around 50 members of staff arranged in a ‘hub and spoke’ model with three departmental finance teams and a central ‘corporate finance’ team.
We're now on the lookout for an experienced Business Manager who is passionate about Administration and Support services that aid our Finance Teams who drive strategic financial decisions that deliver our corporate ambitions. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop, manage, and provide both administration, operational and project support, ensuring the efficient delivery of services across a diverse range of areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide business administration, operational and project management services offering a highly organised delivery lead approach.
- Ensure PFS is compliant in terms of its directorate support functions and corporate strategy and performance framework.
- Ensure integrity of reports, accuracy of management information and compliance with legislative requirements are delivered within agreed deadlines.
- Support the Senior Management Team (SMT), offering valuable business administration to ensure the success of our corporate objectives.
- Organise and coordinate meetings and briefings for cabinet members and other senior finance officers.
- To take the lead on appropriate governance procedures and compliance strategies, including records management, statutory compliance, data quality, departmental website updates, and information sharing.
- Manage the recruitment process for PFS staff and co-ordinate the hiring process with the internal Talent Partner.
- Shape and deliver continuous service improvement across the PFS division
How will you make an impact as our Divisional Business Manager?
- An adaptable Business Manager, with a strength of presence to take the lead with all departmental Administration and accelerate performance focused programmes of work.
- Previous Corporate Administration experience blended with knowledge of Local Government or Public Sector processes and frameworks is highly desired.
- Proficiency in MI reporting, analysis, and decision-making skills.
- You will have a passion for business planning, performance monitoring systems, and building robust processes that are time efficient and deliver results.
- A natural problem-solver who can embed strong governance principles and controls within a critical administration support role.
- Strong business partnering skills, able to cultivate cross-collaborative relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- A high comfort level with ambiguity, able to navigate challenging opinions with ease.
- This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
- Training and development programmes, uniquely tailored to your interests
- Standard hours, 36 hours Monday – Friday, may vary, occasional evening meetings may be required
- Hybrid working arrangements available subject to business needs
- Generous 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and rising to 37 days having met criteria
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Job share potentially available
For more detail on benefits, please visit: https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
About Southwark Council
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
If you're ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role where your expertise will directly contribute to the betterment of our community becoming an asset to our team who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents then apply now and let's create a brighter future together!
Recruitment timetable
Advert closing date: 6th May 2024
Interview dates: 13th May or 20th May
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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