Position Overview & Specifications

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council hosts the Business Unit for employment purposes on behalf of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board.

The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board is a unique partnership arrangement which provides the strategic direction for safeguarding adults across the Boroughs of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees.

Following the retirement of the current postholder an exciting opportunity has become available to recruit a new Business Manager. The Board is seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic individual with demonstrable experience of working at a strategic level, with effective partnership working and the ability to lead and manage a team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the TSAB Independent Chair, the Board’s strategic partners and the Chairs of the various sub-groups to support the Board in achieving its statutory safeguarding role and the aims and objectives as set out in the Board’s Strategic Business Plan.

It is essential that potential candidates have experience of policy and strategy development, performance management, managing substantial budgets, chairing complex meetings within a multi-disciplinary context and possess excellent communication skills.

An important aspect of the role is to lead and manage the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) Business Unit: a small and well-established team which provides the business support function and supports and co-ordinates the work of the Board.

This post has been identified as suitable for flexible working which enables the postholder to work 60% of their working time away from the office

In return we offer an excellent total reward package, including:

A competitive salary starting at £49,590 rising incrementally to £51,953.
Flexible Working arrangements –working onsite at Queensway House, Billingham, at our other Council buildings within the borough (where appropriate), and the ability to work some of your time from home.
26 days annual leave per year rising to 31 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
Access to a number of employee benefits including an employee counselling service, Physiotherapy, salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme and more.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £49,590.00-£51,953.00 per year

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