Business Manager - Local Government

Business Manager - Local Government Nottinghamshire | Full Time, Permanent | 36 Hours per Week Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum + Excellent Pension & Holiday Benefits We are recruiting for an experienced Business Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, financial management and governance within a local government environment. This is a varied role combining operational management, financial oversight, council administration and external funding applications. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience within a local authority, council or public sector environment, ideally with knowledge of grant applications, funding bids and securing external funding for projects and initiatives. The Role Overseeing daily operations, ensuring services and administrative functions run efficiently and comply with relevant legislation. Providing professional advice on governance, policies, procedures and statutory responsibilities. Managing financial records, expenditure, reporting and an annual budget of approximately Identifying external funding opportunities, researching grants and preparing funding bids and applications to support projects and initiatives. Managing and motivating a team of eight employees, ensuring effective performance and service delivery. Working closely with key stakeholders to implement decisions, support strategic planning and future development. Building positive relationships with local authorities, businesses, community organisations and external stakeholders. Preparing reports and attending meetings, including occasional evening meetings. Reviewing systems and processes to improve efficiency and introduce new working practices.About You Previous experience within a local authority, council or wider public sector environment would be highly advantageous. Experience of preparing grant applications, securing external funding or supporting funded projects would be desirable. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, financial reporting and expenditure monitoring. Previous management experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a small team. Knowledge of local government administration, governance and statutory requirements. Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify improvements and manage competing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and confidence using administrative systems. A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or relevant degree would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? Permanent, full-time position working 36 hours per week. Salary of £40,000 - £43,000 per annum. Excellent holiday entitlement and pension contributions. Office-based role with flexibility for occasional evening meetings. A varied management position with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives.How to Apply If you have experience in local government, council administration, financial management or grant funding, we would welcome your application. Please apply with your CV to TurnerFox Recruitment or call for more information