Salary: £41,511 - £45,718
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Location - York/Northallerton Hybrid Working
The Organisation
This is an exciting time to join the Combined Authority. Since its creation in December 2023, the Authority has been working to deliver its devolved powers in relation to transport, skills and adult education budget, regeneration and housing, economic development and powers to create a Mayoral Development Corporation. In May 2024 the Combined Authority welcomed its Mayor and incorporated new partners in the form of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office and the Fire and Rescue Service. Plans are in place to harness huge economic opportunity for the region and to raise the living standards for communities to enable the region to make a full contribution to the UK economy. There is a focus on delivery to put the York and North Yorkshire area on the map for regional and national success.
The Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Leadership Support Manager to provide operational and corporate support to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA). This unique position offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge across a wide range of matters and gain great insight into the services the new combined authority for York and North Yorkshire has to offer.
You will support in developing and shaping the business support needs of operational services, taking account of evolving service requirements, shifting priorities, new processes, and any technological developments as they emerge.
The role will require you to work closely with the senior leaders of the organisation to support any implementation of service changes and improve service delivery. In addition, this role entails managing data from various sources therefore a strong background in data management is essential.
The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, along with excellent people, performance, and resource management experience. Collaborative work abilities are also crucial for this role. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate the capability to work independently, prioritise a varied and engaging workload, often working to tight deadlines. You will be required to work flexibly and to travel to other office locations as necessary. You will benefit from a supportive management structure and on-going personal development.
What you will bring
· A Management or Business qualification to Level 4 (NVQ/BTEC/HNC) or equivalent work-based experience.
· Significant experience of delivering Office and/or Business Management, including experience of planning and designing services, ideally in a Local Government or Public Sector environment.
· Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures including those relating to data protection and confidentiality.
· Experience of planning and organising teamwork or co-ordinating complex activities to meet fluctuations in demand.
· Experience of working with complex reports or information to tight deadlines.
· The ability to influence and negotiate with colleagues at all levels including those in senior positions.
· An understanding of a Mayoral Combined Authority and the civic role of the Mayor, with knowledge of the present issues within local government is desirable, however not essential.
You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:
· Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part time staff)
· Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
· Local government pension scheme
· Commitment to staff development and continuous learning
The successful candidate will be subject to Police Vetting, as per the Vetting Code of Practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/police-vetting-code-of-practice/vetting-code-of-practice
To find out more about our new organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk
Key Documents:
YNYCA Leadership Support Manager Job Spec.docx
Contact and Apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mike Russell, Director of Resources via Mike.Russell@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Key Dates:
Closing date: 10 March 2025
Interview date: 19 March 2025
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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