Business Support Manager

The Team

This role is essential in managing the busy business support and finance function within the Child Protection Review Unit. You will be responsibility for line managing eight Business Support Officers and supporting the quality assurance activities of the unit. You will need a proactive approach and have both drive and enthusiasm.

The Role

Responsibilities include:

• Provision of specialist technical administrative support and advice.
• Resolution of complex problems and queries (within statutory timeframes).
• Processing data (adaptations, development, input and retrieval).
• Management of workflow within the team.
• Management of a team.
• Facilities and building management.
• Individual supervision and development of staff.
• Undertake specific projects and research as directed.
• Information and records management.
• Analysis and production of management information.
• Purchasing of supplies and services.
• Liaising with managers, colleagues across Directorates and external agencies as appropriate.
• Knowledge and Experience in the use of Liquidlogic (desirable).

For a full list of the role requirements please see the attached Job Profile and Focus Sheet. In order to be shortlisted for this role you will need to demonstrate, giving examples, how you meet the employee specification as detailed on the Focus Sheet.

What can we offer?

• Free parking on site.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly polices, including flexible working and working from home.
• Discounts with local and national retailers.
• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tom Clift or Nick Libell (Service Managers) at Tom.Clift@Kirklees.gov.uk or Nick.Libell@kirklees.gov.uk