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Executive Business Manager 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Salary: £48,969 

Grade: Level 4, Zone 2 

Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG 

Contract Type: 12 months Secondment/Fixed Term

Hours: 36, Full Time

Closing date: Sunday 9th February 2025; 23:55.

About Camden

Camden is committed to building a borough where everyone can thrive, making it the best place to live, work, study, and visit. We’re not only home to the UK’s fastest-growing economy but also to some of the most important conversations happening today. We’re driving radical social change to ensure nobody is left behind – and you can be a part of building a better future for all.

About the role 

We are seeking an experienced Executive Business Manager to join the Chief Officer Support service within Camden’s Corporate Services Directorate. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic, high-level support to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, helping them lead and deliver Camden’s key strategic objectives. 

As Executive Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Corporate Services Directorate. You will lead a team of Personal Assistants, cultivate strong relationships both within the Directorate and across the wider organisation, and apply discretion and sound judgment in managing issues and risks. You will proactively safeguard effective governance and decision-making, maintain a keen awareness of business processes, and ensure there are no surprises. Ultimately, your work will ensure the Executive Director and their management team receive consistent, professional, and high-quality support. 

For more information please refer to the job profile. 

http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10816814/file/document?inline

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic and dedicated support to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, including horizon scanning, relationship management, briefing preparation and oversight of governance and decision making in the directorate.
• Take ownership of tasks and priorities assigned by the Executive Director, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of strategic objectives.
• Write and proof-read high-quality briefing materials and documents for the Executive Director, ensuring they are fully prepared for key meetings and decision making.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Personal Assistants, ensuring the efficient operation of the Directorate’s business.
• Foster a positive and flexible approach to problem-solving, adapting quickly to changes and service needs.
• Work in a hybrid environment, splitting time between working remotely and in-person at our main office, 5 Pancras Square, Kings Cross. A minimum of two days a week in the office is required. 

About You 

We’re looking for someone with strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of engaging in high-level discussions with Camden’s leadership and understanding the broader strategic direction of the Council. You should have: 

• Proven experience providing executive or senior management support, ideally in a similar business management or executive support role.
• Experience in people management, including coaching, performance management, and leading a team.
• A track record of working in an empowered environment, confidently making decisions on behalf of senior leadership.
• Experience in local government, with a clear understanding of governance, decision-making, and public sector processes.
• Experience of working in a high-trust environment with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.  

If you’re ready to help shape Camden’s future and support our leadership team in delivering impactful change, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer 

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. 

Visit 'staff-benefits' for more details of our excellent benefits scheme.

To apply, please visit our website via the button below. 

Inclusion and Diversity 

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. 

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://inclusion-and-diversity 

Anonymised Application?–?in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. 

Asking for Adjustments 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at .uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.