Assistant Central Support Manager 4-month contract £16.31 - £20.32 per hour (PAYE) 37.5 hours per week On-site, Larbert FK5 Department: Portering, Linen & Waste, Switchboard, Helpdesk & Reception, Security Job Purpose: A key member of the Central Support Team, working alongside the Central Support Manager to ensure service needs are met within contractual requirements. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, managing expectations, resolving disputes, and overseeing performance and service levels. Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills are essential. The role also involves strategic planning and budget management, with occasional cover for the Central Support Manager. Key Duties: - Provide autonomous support, using tact and diplomacy to resolve complex and sensitive service and HR issues. - Maintain records and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards. - Monitor operational issues and optimise team allocation according to service specifications. - Support budget management and make decisions affecting service delivery quality. - Manage and review departmental performance, implementing HR policies, training, and professional development. - Investigate disciplinary cases, authorise payroll, and oversee recruitment and selection processes. - Analyse service trends, monitor key performance indicators, and develop improvement plans. - Prepare reports, ensure data accuracy, and manage workload allocation. - Build effective relationships with departmental managers, providing guidance on logistics procedures. - Handle sensitive personnel matters, making informed strategic and operational decisions. Skills & Experience Required: - Diploma or working towards a degree (or equivalent experience). - NVQ Level 2 in Health & Safety and supervisory management. - Extensive experience in customer care within a large public-sector setting, preferably in healthcare. - Proven ability to manage a large team, overseeing performance, recruitment, and training. - IT proficiency (Microsoft Office), knowledge of fire safety regulations, and lifting/handling procedures. If you are interested and meet the above criteria, then please apply today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.