About the role
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
if you’re an experienced Manager who is keen to be part of a thriving Business community and have a desire to join our team in driving forward the success of North Northamptonshire Council’s Business Centres, this may be the perfect role for you!
The Business Centres are part of the Asset and Environment service within the Place and Economy directorate. This role includes management of a small team and overseeing the operation of the Business Centres whilst working alongside the Centre Manager and taking the lead in their absence.
This role will be both challenging and rewarding and we are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and is not afraid to face any challenges which may arise within a busy environment.
What will you be doing?
As Deputy Centre Manager, you will be accountable, along with the Centre Manager and Facilities Manager to ensure a safe environment across the business centres.
You will maintain the Council’s financial records and be involved in managing procedures to ensure income generation targets are achieved and maintained.
There will be a requirement to be involved and oversee the marketing strategy of the Centres and delegate duties to Officers as appropriate.
As part of the role, you will take direct responsibility for managing and developing a team of Tenant Liaison Officers, ensuring a professional service is delivered at all times.
You will represent the council at meetings when the Centre Manager is not available and deputise in their absence.
About you
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have a background in managing a team.
You will ideally have a working knowledge of public sector and Local Government.
If you are looking to further your career and have the required attributes, then we would love to welcome you to our friendly team.
The role is customer facing, which will require onsite working. Hybrid working is not an option for this position.
For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more information, please contact
Gerri Reed Email: gerri.reed@northnorthants.gov.uk
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
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