About The Service
Cardiff council is looking to recruit a new Business and Development Manager to oversee the Business and Development Team within the Specialist Accommodation and Support Section.
Cardiff, like many other cities across the United Kingdom is currently trying to adapt to the pressures being felt within the Housing sector. The Specialist housing service is facing unprecedented challenges, and we are looking for a candidate to support the senior managers to ensure their services are operating in the most effective way.
The Specialist Accommodation Service provides accommodation, advice, and support to vulnerable groups such as families, young people, older persons, adults with learning disabilities and single people with complex needs.
The service is substantial and has a wide range of residential buildings across its broad portfolio. The services within the section run 24/7 365 days a year.
About the job
The Business and Development Manager will be responsible to the efficient and effective management in the following areas:
- General Business management and administration of the section. Working to meet the needs of the service by developing effective systems of work.
- To manage the sections Performance and monitoring reporting. Working to ensure the service is compliant with its funding requirements and providing recommendations for improvements.
To lead of the sections workforce development requirements. Ensuring the service has access to training, qualifications and other development opportunities relevant to their roles.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and creative individual with the ability to foster positive relationships. The post holder will need to have management experience and the ability to lead and support a busy service area.
This is an exciting opportunity, and we are looking for an induvial with a proven experience of business management and development experience.
An understanding of the issues faced by people with diverse housing needs will be an advantage.
The working environment can be challenging so the ability to remain calm under pressure is essential. The role will require the successful candidate to support the Operational Manager with all aspects of the service and wider directorate.
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Refer to the Job description and person specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools-based staff the Head teacher / Governing Body.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role prior to an application please contact Matthew Evans – Operational Manager for Specialist Accommodation and Support.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
Additional Information:-
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice
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