Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to head up the Help to Grow: Management programme, the Government's flagship leadership and management programme for SME business leaders.
This is a high-profile leadership role at the heart of business support policy. You will lead the team responsible for the policy direction and strategic oversight of Help to Grow: Management, ensuring the programme continues to support business growth, productivity and leadership capability across the UK.
The role offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence one of the Government's most significant small business support programmes.
You will work closely with ministers, senior officials, delivery partners and external stakeholders to ensure the programme delivers maximum impact for SMEs across the UK.
You will also provide leadership and oversight to Small Business Growth's strategic priorities and private office teams.
Job description
As Head of Help to Grow: Management, you will:
- Lead and manage the team responsible for the policy approach to the Help to Grow: Management programme and ensure alignment with the Government’s key priority to deliver good growth in every postcode.
- Work closely with delivery partners to generate significant demand for the programme and maximise its impact.
- Support the development of a strong mentoring offer both within the programme and through active engagement with the National Business Mentoring Council.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with ministers, senior leaders and key external stakeholders.
- Provide clear, high-quality written and verbal briefing to ministers and senior officials.
- Provide exceptional leadership through change and create a positive, high-performing team culture focused on delivery and impact.
Person specification
Essential criteria
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others to deliver.
- Experience of policy development and programme delivery.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.
- Experience of advising senior executives and / or ministers, including providing written and verbal briefings.
- The ability to adapt to shifting priorities and reprioritise teams and resources accordingly.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of business support programmes, such as Help to Grow: Management.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £73,025, Department for Business and Trade contributes £21,155 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%