Business and Quality Manager

Business and Quality Manager
Permanent
Grade D £46,579 - £55,224
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week

Shape the Future of Birmingham's Parks and Open Spaces

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Business and Quality Manager to join our Parks and Greenspaces Development Team.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving the financial, business, quality assurance and operational performance of a well-established multidisciplinary landscape design and construction service. Working closely with the Greenspaces Development and Inward Investment Lead, you will lead the management of our trading account, quality management systems, business processes and financial performance, ensuring the service continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for Birmingham's parks, green infrastructure and environmental projects.

If you have strong financial management experience, a background in fee-earning, project-based environments, and a passion for continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role

As Business and Quality Manager, you will lead the Business Unit and oversee all financial, quality assurance, administrative and business systems that support the Parks and Greenspaces Development Team (PGDT).

You will be responsible for ensuring effective management of PGDT's trading account, monitoring financial performance, driving income generation, supporting strategic planning and maintaining compliance with ISO9001:2015 quality standards.

You will also play a vital role in business improvement, leading process reviews, implementing efficiencies and supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of the service.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and analytical professional with experience of working within a commercial, project-based, fee-earning environment.

You will hold an HNC Level 4 in Business and Finance or equivalent, as well as advanced IT skills.

Our ideal candidates will also have

This is a a challenging abut rewarding leadership opportunity and is your chance to influence the delivery of major parks, landscape and environmental projects.

What we offer in return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling
  

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

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Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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