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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Preston. Are looking for a Business Management Lead to join their organisation.

Job Role:  Business Management Lead
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 30/06/2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position 
Location: Preston
Pay Rate / Salary: £25.99p/h Umbrella

Job Summary:
Work with and support the Chief Executive and Executive Directors in Business Management.

Deliver on specific projects as directed by the Executive Director to support the delivery of the County Council's key priorities, such as workforce planning, development, and maintenance of service plans, supporting governance arrangements, and supporting with the organisation and delivery of key council meetings.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Select appropriate procedures to independently carry out more complex tasks of an increasingly higher risk nature due to supporting the Chief Executive and Executive Directors.
• Lead on the delivery of priorities from Forward Plans and Executive Management Team, as well as supporting workforce planning, development, and maintenance of service plans, supporting governance arrangements, and supporting with the organisation and delivery of key council meetings.
• Coordination and liaison with the Internal Audit Manager, track key risk areas and helping to ensure action is taken on recommendations.
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to the wider team as well as internal customers on behalf of the Chief Executive, Executive Directors and Heads of Services by interpreting established procedures, using experience and by applying best practice.
• Be a part of and support working groups with the planning, preparation and organisation of inspection and peer reviews.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Business Management Lead role or equivalent 
• Detailed knowledge of own service area and relevant working
  systems, equipment and/or IT software, plus an awareness of
  council policies and services related to the role
• Recognised vocational or professional qualification plus broad
  experience in area of expertise or maybe working towards a
  professional qualification or be of graduate entry level with
  sound practical experience

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 
How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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