Head of Business Management

Suffolk County Council

Address:  Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid

Salary: £60,135 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:  37, flexible working options available 

Contract:  Fixed term or Secondment for 18 months

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of Business Management across Adult Social Care? We are seeking an experienced individual with a dynamic approach to join our team as Head of Business Management.

Reimagine The Possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across specialist areas including Risk Management, Business Continuity, Emergency Planning, Office Logistics, and Information Governance 
• Lead on communications and engagement, supporting the directorate’s response to political issues, savings, and transformation
• Be the professional lead for Business and Finance Service, influencing the direction of the organisation and leading on key service areas.
• Develop and embed a positive working culture, drive transformational change, and ensure robust business continuity planning.
• Manage budgets, lead teams, and support staff development through coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and policy requirements and act as the first point of contact for corporate initiatives.

You Will Need

• A degree (or equivalent) and relevant professional qualifications.
• Significant management experience, including change management and leading teams through transformation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of legislative frameworks, data protection, risk management, and business continuity.
• To be passionate about improving services and making a positive difference to the people of Suffolk.
• To embody our WE ASPIRE values: Wellbeing, Equality, Achieve, Support, Pride, Innovate, Respect, Empower.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re 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

If you think you have what it takes—even if you don’t meet all criteria—we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Kim Knights or Elissa Rospigliosi for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing elissa.rospigliosi@suffolk.gov.uk or kim.knights@suffolk.gov.uk. 

If you want to apply for a secondment, 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 (Word)
• Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
• Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). 

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. 

Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412.  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, 28 September 2025.

Interview date: 1 October 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. #LI-Hybrid 

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In Return, You’Ll Enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).