Executive Business Manager - MID

Job Vacancy:
The Place Directorate is looking for an Executive Business Manager to support the Executive Director and Chief Officer(s) in the delivery of the Council’s strategic aims.

• Leading and managing Executive Officer support for the Directorate.
• Co‑ordinating the operational work of the Business Partners and/or coordinating resources to ensure there is a One Council approach to prioritisation, co‑ordination and delivery of the strategic objectives.
• Co‑ordinating the planning, resourcing, workforce planning and operation of designated Services; monitoring the delivery of Directorate priorities, oversight of Directorate performance data and delivery plans.
• Leading designated initiatives and thematic projects, identifying transformation opportunities, ensuring value for money and/or improving resource efficiency, customer experience or service delivery.

The post holder will be experienced managing complex change programmes, leading high‑performing teams and be results‑focused. The post holder should be proficient in Microsoft 365 tools and have excellent communication skills. Experience working in a similar role within Local Government or comprehensive understanding of Local Government and the public sector will be required.

A degree level qualification in a relevant discipline or evidence of equivalent competency is required. A proven track record of gathering and analysing statistical data to assess performance, ideally utilising systems providing predictive data, is required.

A post‑graduate qualification in a relevant subject area and senior membership of an appropriate professional body are desirable.

Experience of service planning, staff and resource management in a multi‑disciplinary organisation demonstrating creative and innovative service development and problem solving is essential.

Project management experience demonstrating good interpersonal skills, together with a clear understanding of the regulatory framework within which public services operate, is also essential.

A track record demonstrating innovative thinking along with successful project delivery involving stakeholders from multiple organisations is also desirable.

• Position Title:
  
  Executive Business Manager
• Position Number: R004
• Directorate:
  Place
• Location:
  
  Midlothian House
• Contract Status:
  Permanent
• Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
• Working Pattern:
  Monday – Friday, 7 hours 12 minutes per day
• Weeks per year: 52
• Salary:
  Minimum actual salary £58,966.99 per annum (36 hours over 52 weeks, first point on the salary scale)

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. Candidates must complete a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by the successful candidate.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or are a care‑experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.