Business Manager
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Cheshire
- Salary
- 26000.00 - 28000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 28 Aug 2020
- Closes
- 25 Sep 2020
- Sectors
- Sport & Leisure
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and focused individual to take on the pivotal role of Business Manager for a UK charity that provides high-quality interview clothes, styling advice and interview training to women in need. They give women the confidence, the self-belief and the practical tools they require to succeed at interview and start a new chapter in their lives.
This is a key role in a small team, working alongside one other member of staff and a team of volunteers. The post holder will require a self-starting and proactive approach, excellent organisational skills and the ability and confidence to take responsibility for the management of the Greater Manchester centre.
The ideal candidate will be able to build good working relations quickly and easily with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Whilst you will be supported by the Chair and Board of Trustees, as well as the Charity colleagues based in other regions, you will be expected to work autonomously and confidently in carry out your duties.
As you will interact positively with a wide range of diverse groups, including clients, referral partners, corporate and retail organisations and their dedicated team of skilled volunteers, strong interpersonal skills and a confident can-do attitude are a must.
As a small and busy charity; the ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines is essential alongside good problem solving, critical thinking skills and good attention to detail. You will also be confident in using our systems and data to manage operations and produce operational reports.
A Highley organised and positive individual, you should be passionate about empowering women to thrive in work and life. Overall, you should be excited by the opportunity to work in, manage and help grow a small and dynamic charity.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Capable of taking charge of a busy office and service and working independently
• A self-starter with a strong track record in being pro-active and flexible, developing and maintaining systems, protocols and relationships
• Ability to influence others with excellent oral, written and presentation skills, particularly 'writing for purpose'
• Computer-literate with a good working knowledge of Office, Excel, Word, CRM systems/databases
• Understanding of/skilled in social media and newsletter communications
• Capable of working under pressure and managing own workload to meet deadlines
Experience
• 2+ years in a management role working with multiple partners and /or key stakeholder relationship management
• Working in a busy client-centric environment, responding to changing priorities and delivery needs whilst maintaining service quality and focus
• A proven track record of strong administration or project management experience, with the ability to take ownership of workload.
• Managing a team and working with volunteers
• Demonstrable track record of meeting targets and deadlines
• Track record of meeting targets and deadlines
• Presenting to a variety of audiences
• Event organisation and delivery
Personal Attributes
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy with those they seek to support with their service and the ability to inspire their volunteers to provide the best possible support and care
• Ability to maintain energy, drive and positivity over intense periods of work
• Creative approach to problem-solving
• Resilience, particularly when faced with setbacks and challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong networker who can build effective relationships
• Passionate about empowering women to thrive in work and life
• Full clean driving licence and car - the ability to visit stakeholders across the North West
*To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV, along with a supporting statement (max 2 pages) that addresses the criteria set out in the role outline and the key skills and experience above, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements
This is a key role in a small team, working alongside one other member of staff and a team of volunteers. The post holder will require a self-starting and proactive approach, excellent organisational skills and the ability and confidence to take responsibility for the management of the Greater Manchester centre.
The ideal candidate will be able to build good working relations quickly and easily with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Whilst you will be supported by the Chair and Board of Trustees, as well as the Charity colleagues based in other regions, you will be expected to work autonomously and confidently in carry out your duties.
As you will interact positively with a wide range of diverse groups, including clients, referral partners, corporate and retail organisations and their dedicated team of skilled volunteers, strong interpersonal skills and a confident can-do attitude are a must.
As a small and busy charity; the ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines is essential alongside good problem solving, critical thinking skills and good attention to detail. You will also be confident in using our systems and data to manage operations and produce operational reports.
A Highley organised and positive individual, you should be passionate about empowering women to thrive in work and life. Overall, you should be excited by the opportunity to work in, manage and help grow a small and dynamic charity.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Capable of taking charge of a busy office and service and working independently
• A self-starter with a strong track record in being pro-active and flexible, developing and maintaining systems, protocols and relationships
• Ability to influence others with excellent oral, written and presentation skills, particularly 'writing for purpose'
• Computer-literate with a good working knowledge of Office, Excel, Word, CRM systems/databases
• Understanding of/skilled in social media and newsletter communications
• Capable of working under pressure and managing own workload to meet deadlines
Experience
• 2+ years in a management role working with multiple partners and /or key stakeholder relationship management
• Working in a busy client-centric environment, responding to changing priorities and delivery needs whilst maintaining service quality and focus
• A proven track record of strong administration or project management experience, with the ability to take ownership of workload.
• Managing a team and working with volunteers
• Demonstrable track record of meeting targets and deadlines
• Track record of meeting targets and deadlines
• Presenting to a variety of audiences
• Event organisation and delivery
Personal Attributes
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy with those they seek to support with their service and the ability to inspire their volunteers to provide the best possible support and care
• Ability to maintain energy, drive and positivity over intense periods of work
• Creative approach to problem-solving
• Resilience, particularly when faced with setbacks and challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong networker who can build effective relationships
• Passionate about empowering women to thrive in work and life
• Full clean driving licence and car - the ability to visit stakeholders across the North West
*To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV, along with a supporting statement (max 2 pages) that addresses the criteria set out in the role outline and the key skills and experience above, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements