Corporate Business Manager

Taunton Town Council – Corporate Business ManagerHours: 37Contract: PermanentLocation: Flexible / Deane House, Taunton Taunton Town Council is now seeking an innovative and proactive Corporate Business Manager to assist the Council in achieving its targets and aspirations.The Corporate Business Manager will have day to day oversight of the Central Services Team with responsibility for ensuring that the instructions of the Council are carried out in relation to the areas they are responsible for, whilst working closely with the Management team to help plan and develop existing services all within the legal framework of local authorities ensuring compliance with current legislation.Main Purpose of Role:The Corporate Business Manager will lead the Central Services Team effectively, co-ordinating and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of administrative and support activities across a broad range of the Council’s services.The postholder will manage the Council reporting on its own performance and develop new systems and policies and processes across all areas to assist with the running of the council to include key performance indicators (KPI’s) in respect of the Authority’s activities and in particular to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement them constructively.What we’re looking for:Track record of service achievement and innovation/performance.Commitment to public serviceThe ideal candidate will possess sound managerial, communication and organisational and analytical skills, have a strong background in local government or a related field. Knowledge of performance reporting, administration and leadership skills is highly desirable.Work for a Town Council that strives to improve the quality of town lifeA work environment in a town location with excellent travel, bus and rail linksLearning and development opportunitiesLocal Government Pension scheme23 days holiday per year rising to 26 days after 5 years service + bank holidaysSick pay (in accordance with National Joint Councils agreed terms)Access to a central work car parkHow to apply:To apply for this role, please view our website and download and complete the Application Form and Recruitment Monitoring Forms in line with the Job Description.Closing date for application forms: 29 th
April 2024
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