Executive Business Manager
Contract Type: 12 months Secondment/ Fixed Term
Hours: 36, Full Time
Camden is committed to building a borough where everyone can thrive, making it the best place to live, work, study, and visit. We’re driving radical social change to ensure nobody is left behind – and you can be a part of building a better future for all.
We are seeking an experienced Executive Business Manager to join the Chief Officer Support service within Camden’s Corporate Services Directorate. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic, high-level support to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, helping them lead and deliver Camden’s key strategic objectives.
As Executive Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Corporate Services Directorate. You will lead a team of Personal Assistants, cultivate strong relationships both within the Directorate and across the wider organisation, and apply discretion and sound judgment in managing issues and risks. You will proactively safeguard effective governance and decision-making, maintain a keen awareness of business processes, and ensure there are no surprises. Ultimately, your work will ensure the Executive Director and their management team receive consistent, professional, and high-quality support.
Provide strategic and dedicated support to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, including horizon scanning, relationship management, briefing preparation and oversight of governance and decision making in the directorate.
Write and proof-read high-quality briefing materials and documents for the Executive Director, ensuring they are fully prepared for key meetings and decision making.
Lead, develop, and manage a team of Personal Assistants, ensuring the efficient operation of the Directorate’s business.
Foster a positive and flexible approach to problem-solving, adapting quickly to changes and service needs.
Work in a hybrid environment, splitting time between working remotely and in-person at our main office, 5 Pancras Square, Kings Cross. A minimum of two days a week in the office is required
Proven experience providing executive or senior management support, ideally in a similar business management or executive support role.
Experience in people management, including coaching, performance management, and leading a team.
Experience in local government, with a clear understanding of governance, decision-making, and public sector processes.
If you’re ready to help shape Camden’s future and support our leadership team in delivering impactful change, we want to hear from you.
From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important, so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Sunday 9th February 2025