Business Support Lead, Level 2 (Maternity Cover)

Business Support Lead, Level 2 (Maternity Cover): (Company Name - Subscribers only)

About The Role

Working hours: 35 hours per week (on site)

Contract type: Temporary for 12 months

Closing date: 11.59pm, 16 October 2025

Interview method: in person

This role is subject to:

• 2 references – where possible, we require 3 years’ history

As Business Support Lead in the Executive Office, you will be working with our most senior statutory officers, providing essential support and organisation to the day-to-day work they undertake.

You will provide high quality business support to the Statutory Officers in relation to their diary, inbox management, papers, travel arrangements and work planning.

You will be required to contribute effectively to business support services, ensure high standards are achieved at all times, build productive relationships with services and partners to enable collaborative working. Please note this role is primarily office based.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have previous experience in providing high quality PA support to senior staff; possess excellent communication and IT skills and be adept at interacting working with a wide range of stakeholders (rather than stake holders) including senior members of staff. You will provide high quality, customer focused, flexible and timely business support directly contributing to the achievement of objectives of the organisation.
You will define, lead, and ensure that appropriate and effective business support initiatives are in place to support the delivery of high-quality services. You will have lead accountability for the organising and performance management of business support activities which may include the management of staff, finances, or physical resources. You will be hardworking, proactive, and dependable, you will take pride in your high standards of accuracy and professionalism. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment as part of small team or under your own initiative. You will be confident in generating your own solutions.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at (Company Name - Subscribers only)

At (Company Name - Subscribers only), we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

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