Business Support Manager

We're looking for a Business Support Manager for a public sector organisation based in London (hybrid) on an initial 6-month contract, paying up to £289 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella).

This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office in London 2 days per week.

The successful Business Support Manager will provide operational leadership and people management for the Executive Support and Business Support teams during a period of organisational transition. You'll lead team performance, coordinate workloads and priorities, and act as the escalation point for operational issues. You'll also hold line management responsibility within a matrix environment, working closely with directors and senior leaders to balance competing demands and keep support services running consistently.

You will need proven experience in the following:

Managing administrative, business support or corporate support teams
People management, including attendance, performance, conduct and capability matters
Holding difficult conversations and addressing underperformance
Working within a matrix management environment
Managing competing priorities and operational workloads
Building effective relationships with senior stakeholders
Resource planning and workload coordination
Budget holding, authorising expenditure and working within organisational controls

You'll also need a solid understanding of:

Employment policies and people management practices
Business support and administrative service delivery
Governance, budget management and organisational controls

Experience working within a public sector or regulated environment would be beneficial. A relevant management qualification or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

Interested?

Please apply below.

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