Educational Psychology Business Manager

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The Educational Psychology Service is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Business Manager at Grade 8, on a permanent basis (37 hours per week) based at Macclesfield Town Hall.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, co-ordinating and leading the business support across all of Cheshire East linked to the Educational Psychology Team and be responsible for their development. As well as planning, leading and coordinating all statutory and business requirements of the Educational Psychology Team.
The post holder must have excellent IT skills and enjoy working with figures and be an accurate minute taker. Good communication and organisational skills are necessary together with the ability to prioritise workloads.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Business Manager for the Educational Psychology Service will be responsible for managing, co-ordinating and leading the business support across all of Cheshire East linked to the Educational Psychology Team. They will also be responsible for the planning, leading and coordinating of all statutory and business requirements of the Service.
The post holder must have excellent IT skills and enjoy working with figures and be an accurate minute taker. Good communication and organisational skills are necessary together with the ability to prioritise workloads.
ABOUT YOU
You will have:
Experience of leading and managing financial and administrative systems, including information and data management/transfer
Experience in supervising and managing staff; this includes undertaking performance management reviews, coordinating tasks, and managing business needs to ensure service standards are met and outcomes are achieved.
Experience in the recruitment process of staff; including supporting with inducting, leading, coaching and motivating staff.
The ability to manage communication and responses to all enquiries from stakeholders (i.e., parents/carers, partner agencies, schools/settings, and the public)
The ability to research and summarise key data to aid in supporting the service.
Experience of working in a customer service environment
Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Experience of using various IT packages i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Databases
A Flexible approach to work
To find out more about our essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the "In this Job you will need" section within the attached JDPS document.
WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN
ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service.
ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN - 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements.
PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff).
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life.
PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE - Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East
VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:
Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
Off-Peak Racket Sports
Athletics Tracks
Sauna/Steam/Spa
To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here
ABOUT US
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we can offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future -together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. To apply for the role please click apply for this job at the bottom of the page.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, or, for or an informal chat about the role please contact Principal Educational Psychologist, Dr Alexandria Brightmore via email; ##### .
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