Business Manager, West Lothian Civic Centre, 467.28

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A vacancy has arisen for a Business Manager to manage the office of the Leader of the Council and other political groups and independents through the provision of research and administrative support to elected members.

The jobholder requires a detailed knowledge of how the council is structured and how the various functions are organised and delivered at an operational and policy level together with a working knowledge of the structure and functions of various government agencies, external bodies and partner agencies.

The jobholder is required to communicate on a regular basis with elected members, senior managers, members of the public and various outside agencies and organisations therefore strong interpersonal skills are required.

Applicants must be educated to HNC level or be able to demonstrate a comparable level of knowledge and experience and have the ability to undertake complex research and produce reports.

Previous experience of managing staff, planning workloads and meeting performance targets is required.

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 28 May 2023