Job Description:

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Business Manager to join Sheffield City Council, supporting the service to deliver effective business planning, financial management and continuous improvement. This is a temporary contract for 6 months with a view to extend. 

Key Responsibilities

• Produce budget reports and financial forecasts to support effective financial management.

• Support budget changes and contribute to service business planning.

• Lead business improvement projects and implement changes to improve service delivery.

• Develop and maintain performance management information, monitoring targets and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Manage business support processes and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Ensure effective business continuity arrangements and support the Council’s emergency planning.

• Lead on complaints, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Subject Access Requests (SARs), ensuring compliance with Council procedures.

• Deputise for the Head of Service at appropriate meetings and support areas such as financial forecasting.

• Lead and coordinate business support staff, monitoring performance, providing supervision and supporting staff development.

• Manage team and service meeting schedules, forward plans and agendas.

Requirements

• A successful track record in a relevant business support or management role.

• Experience across finance, HR, business continuity, change management and business support processes.

• Strong financial and numerical skills, including the ability to produce and interpret financial reports.

• Confident using IT packages, including Microsoft Excel and other information systems.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you.