Join us as a Directorate Business Manager and play a pivotal role in driving high‑quality support, digital transformation, and innovation across our Economy & Infrastructure Directorate. In this role you will lead key support functions, governance, business planning and performance activity, and oversee projects that make a real difference to how we deliver services. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, influence change and play a central role in ensuring strong, effective directorate operations. What You’ll Be Responsible For: Lead and coordinate the Directorate’s leadership support function, ensuring high‑quality, efficient support for the Director and Assistant Directors. Strengthen and manage governance processes across the Directorate, including performance management, risk management, and assurance activities. Drive digital capability and adoption, leading the rollout and effective use of digital tools to enhance ways of working across the Directorate. Oversee the Directorate’s project management function, supporting the Director to deliver effective project planning, cross‑cutting improvements, and successful implementation of key initiatives. What You’ll Bring: We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate: A degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) in Business Management, Finance, Project Management, or a related field, or extensive relevant experience that demonstrates the knowledge required for this role. Experience working with boards, committees, or elected members, with confidence navigating complex governance environments. Expert knowledge and practical application of risk management principles. Strong planning, organisational, and project management experience, ideally across organisational boundaries. Proven experience in delivering change management and supporting teams through transition. A strong track record of leading digital change and enabling adoption of digital tools (such as Microsoft 365). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. What We Offer: This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shaping, supporting, and contributing to a portfolio of projects that drive improvement and innovation across the Directorate. You’ll play a central role in enabling better governance, stronger digital capability, and more effective project delivery. We also offer: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days Flexitime scheme Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support Family and carer-friendly policies Staff benefits including discounts, subsidised travel passes, and Cycle to Work scheme To apply by CV and supporting statement, please click on the link below and make sure your application is in your own words and reflects your own personal experiences. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Sarah Alder, Assistant Director - Highways & Environment at sarah.alder@solihull.gov.uk Closing date: 15th March 2026 Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake psychometric tests as part of the selection process. Successful applicants will then be invited to interview on 22nd April 2026 Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Attached documents Job description and person specification