Corporate Support Manager
£36,154 - £40,988 pa
Based in Thrapston, East Northamptonshire
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a ‘can-do’ approach to join our Corporate Support Team during an exciting period of change and innovation. This role provides an excellent opportunity to help shape the delivery of corporate services.
The post will manage the delivery, staff and Corporate Support functions and is responsible for:
- Performance Management Framework
- Corporate Policy Development and Advice
- Management of statutory duties such as Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Local Government Transparency, Equality and Diversity including relevant training to staff
- Community Right to Bid Applications
- Consultation Framework and Initiatives
You will have excellent communication and relationship management skills with a positive commitment to deliver change across the service. You will be a visible and supportive leader with experience of working with senior officers and members who has the ability to develop and empower staff and ensure that the service is driven by business needs. Able to work in a pressurised environment with changing priorities, you will be confident in managing difficult situations and influencing others.
Benefits include:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Between 24 and 34 days annual leave (dependent on length of service) plus bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Free on-site car parking
Closing date: Wednesday 28th November 2018 at midday
Interview date: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Potential changes are on the horizon across Northamptonshire in which the county council and all the district and borough councils would join to create unitary authorities covering populations of over 300,000 each. This transformation could open doors to new and exciting career opportunities for all our employees.