Business Resources Manager
Business Resources Manager
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- 46670 per annum
- 37 hours per week
- Fixed term or Secondment - until 31 July 2026
This post is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only.
Were looking for a dynamic Business Resources Managerto join our Children and Young Peoples Services team.
This is your opportunity to lead change drive innovation and shape services that improve the lives of children young people and families across Suffolk.
Your role and responsibilities
As Business Resources Manager you will:
- lead strategic partnership programmes from inception to delivery.
- work with the leadership team to align partnerships with long term strategic goals.
- drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with national and local standards.
- build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
- support governance planning and decision-making at the highest levels.
You will need
Were looking for someone who brings:
- proven leadership in managing people projects and partnerships.
- strong understanding of childrens services safeguarding and statutory frameworks.
- excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
- a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
If youre ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of childrens services in Suffolk wed love to hear from you. Even if you dont meet every requirement we encourage you to apply your experience and passion could be just what we need.
The team
In this role you will work under the guidance of the Assistant Director for Transformation and Improvement and the Executive Director for Children and Young People. You will provide high quality support within a partnership and governance context.
You will work alongside our wider senior management group and partners joining collegiate colleagues working in support of the services aims. You will have close working relationships with Heads of Service in many key CYP services as well as with our Strategic Partners in HR Finance ICT Program Management and Data and Intelligence.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ().
For more information
Please contact Lisa Shepherd for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0or emailing
If you wish to apply for a secondment please read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Can you describe a time when you led a strategic change or service improvement initiative within a complex organisation What approach did you take to ensure stakeholder engagement and how did you measure the success of the initiative
- Tell us about a time when you built or managed a strategic partnership to deliver improved outcomes for children or families. How did you overcome any challenges in aligning different organisational goals or working cultures
- Describe a situation where you had to manage a project or strategic task with limited resources (e.g. budget staffing) innovatively What considerations did you play into your decision making how did you prioritise and what was the impact on your team and service users
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at0 or.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling 0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 27 July 2025.
Interview date: 5 July 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
