Interim Business Manager - Council in Chelmsford

Role: Interim Business Manager REF24181
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Chelmsford
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £350 to £400 per day
Security Clearance: DBS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Interim Business Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERIM BUSINESS MANAGER

The Business Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective leadership, management and delivery of the People & Organisation Development (POD) Service. Working closely with the POD Leadership Team and senior stakeholders, you will lead and coordinate business planning, performance management, governance, financial oversight and service improvement activities, ensuring priorities remain aligned to organisational objectives and strategic outcomes.

This role requires a strong HR background and experience operating within a People, HR or Organisational Development environment. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing challenge, insight and coordination to support informed decision-making, service performance and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and confident in working with senior leaders, translating complex information into meaningful insights, managing competing priorities, and ensuring the effective operation of the People & Organisation Development Service.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INTERIM BUSINESS MANAGER

• Significant experience working within Human Resources, Organisational Development, People Services, or a related people-focused function, preferably within Local Government.
• Experience in a Business Manager, Service Manager, Programme Office, Corporate Planning or similar role supporting senior leadership teams.
• Demonstrable experience of business planning, performance management, governance, service improvement and operational management.
• Experience of supporting senior leaders through the provision of strategic advice, management information and business intelligence.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, performance reporting and organisational planning processes.
• Experience of budget monitoring, financial reporting and resource planning.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex information, performance data and workforce metrics clearly and effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise reports and briefings for senior audiences.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Evidence of adopting a structured, proactive and solution-focused approach to business management and service delivery.
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent through relevant experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to HR, organisational development, business management or leadership.
• Relevant professional qualification such as CIPD, ILM, CMI, Prince2, APM or equivalent experience.

If you are a Interim Business Manager. apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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