Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and motivated professional to help shape the future of our Place and Growth Business

Unit

. In this role, you'll work closely with the Senior Manager to provide leadership and expertise, ensuring high-quality, efficient services that deliver real value.



You'll lead key functions within the unit, focusing on reducing demand, improving service delivery, and embedding best practice in line with legislation, government guidance, and council policy. As a team leader, you'll manage workloads, maintain service standards, and support staff development.



Acting as a central point of contact, you'll encourage collaboration, share knowledge, and drive continuous improvement across the unit. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on how services are delivered and help shape a growing, forward-thinking directorate.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Ellesmere Port

Job Category

Administration

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 7

Salary Min

31,537 Per Annum

Salary Max

34,434 Per Annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

07/12/2025

Ref No

W4240

Documents

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



As Business Unit Development Officer, you'll work closely with the Senior Manager to lead and support a newly established team within the Place and Growth Business Unit. You'll oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure service standards are met. Your role will involve managing processes, analysing data, and identifying opportunities for improvement to help deliver effective, customer-focused services.



We're looking for someone with strong organisational and communication skills, confident in using Microsoft Office and experienced in supervising and motivating teams. You'll be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to improving service delivery. Knowledge of local government processes and data analysis would be an advantage, but more importantly, you'll bring initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative approach aligned with our THRIVE values.



For more information please contact Jan Foden at jan.foden@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk



To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.