AddressHours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/03/2025
Service Area: Children's Services & Education
Department: Connecting Families
Would you welcome a working environment which will be stimulating but challenging? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen in the Bath and North East Somerset Councils “Connecting Families” Team to appoint an experienced Business Analyst Manager. This post is funded through the Supporting Families programme and is a key member of the management team.
Excellent analytical skills, an attention to detail and proficient in Excel are key requirements of the post, along with the ability to problem solve and develop both new and established working practices and processes. A good understanding of spreadsheets and their use and application as well as experience of using a case management system are essential qualities that are required.
Essential tasks include overseeing the recording and monitoring of the case work of the programme, specifically around outcomes, the financial management for various income sources and the management of a small administrative team.
This is a demanding post with a high expectation for self-motivation and intuitive thinking. You will need to demonstrate a practical can-do approach, be a good communicator and be able to motivate and develop the staff reporting to the post.
Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away.
Why B&NES Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:
- A competitive salary package
- A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
- A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
- Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
- Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Paula Bromley, Service Manager - Connecting Families, 01225396984, Paula_Bromley@BATHNES.GOV.UK
To apply
Please use the online application facility.
For further information on applying please see “Application Form Help” page on the Jobs website.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent.
Please explain in your application how you could incorporate these values into the role you are applying for.
As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Interview Date:13/03/2024
Safeguarding Statement:
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role, they will be interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.
