Grade I Scp 31 £41,771 to Scp 35 £46,142
Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2027
Location - Bolton Employment Hub
Role
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery of the Restart meeting, a key initiative supporting individuals back into sustainable employment. This is a strategic role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational oversight to ensure the programme meets its objectives and delivers real impact.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Restart meetings across the region.
* Manage relationships with employers, training providers, and partner organisations.
* Oversee performance metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement.
* Support the Service Manager and wider team in aligning Restart activities with broader employment support services.
* A full list of the role responsibilities is available on the Job Description and Person Specification.
Essential Requirements
* Educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant discipline.
* Experience of working in a strategic development role in the regeneration, business support, inclusive economy community and place arena.
* Experience of project development, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation and programme management.
Other Information
Applicants should note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): We embrace AI to enhance operations and services. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting; AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment. If using AI to support your application, please provide a brief explanation to assist fair selection.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
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About You: You will have proven experience in business management, programme coordination, or employment support. Excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, and strong organisational and analytical abilities are key for this role. You should be passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and be results-driven, with a clear focus on achieving performance targets and continuous improvement. You must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
About Us: This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.
Our Values and Staff Benefits: We offer a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes, generous annual leave, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, and wellbeing services.
To apply: Prepare your anonymised CV and covering letter / supporting statement detailing your relevant skills and experience and how they make you a strong fit for this role. Include information about your performance targets, collaborative leadership, and employment outcomes where relevant.
For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk
Legal and safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people. An Enhanced DBS with check of relevant barred list is required for this post. This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English. This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, which recognises continuous service across signatory bodies for access to service-related benefits.
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