Business Manager

Job Introduction

The award-winning Lincolnshire Music Service are looking for an experienced Business Manager to join our team to support our day-to-day business operations.  

About the Role

Lincolnshire Music Service, the lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub, is responsible for supporting, delivering and enabling high quality music education for children and young people across the county. The Hub programme, led by Arts Council England on behalf of the Department for Education, funds a network of 43 Hub partnerships which cover every area of England.  

Our Business Manager will be:

• Responsible for the strategic planning aspects, including all financial implications, ensuring Lincolnshire Music Service makes the best possible use of resources available. 
• The lead expert on all commercial and operational aspects of the business managing such resources whilst achieving quality and best value whilst ensuring good procurement practice
• Responsible for all the majority of the disciplines of finance reporting to Lincolnshire County Council and other key funders such as Arts Council England.

Please take a look at this video to find out more about Lincolnshire Music Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ti0uGV4yC4

About You

You will need knowledge of financial management, accounting, budgeting, and monitoring principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of financial strategy, regulations, and procedures, along with excellent communication skills for effective interaction with senior council officers and external organisations. Proficiency in IT, including corporate finance systems and Excel, and strong leadership abilities.

As the largest creative arts employer and organisation within Lincolnshire, we're at the forefront of cultural education within the region. Please review the Job Description for further details on this role, if you feel you have the skills and experience required and would like to join our team then we would love to hear from you!

About our Offer

We're proud of what we achieve for children and young people in Lincolnshire. Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council 

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Jennifer McKie, Head of Lincolnshire Music Service by emailing jennifer.mckie@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications Close on 8th June and interviews will be held on 24th June.

We wish you the best of luck with your application!

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.