Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Operations Manager to join our dynamic team in Peterborough City Council. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK, Peterborough boasts a vibrant community and a forward-thinking environment. In 2023, we were recognised as a most improved council, marking our commitment to continuous progress.We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Operations Manager to join our dynamic team in Peterborough City Council. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK, Peterborough boasts a vibrant community and a forward-thinking environment. In 2023, we were recognised as a most improved council, marking our commitment to continuous progress.Please note that we only accept application via our websitejobs.peterborough.gov.ukMain duties of the jobThe post will be responsible for maintenance of corporate governance processes acting as the interface with the wider council. This will include the development of relevant policies and plans, and ensuring appropriate corporate and democratic governance processes are followed.The post has budget accounting/monitoring responsibility for the Public Health staffing and internal corporate budgets (substitutions), ensuring compliance to financial targets.The post holder is also responsible for the co-ordination and management and oversight of the directorates quality, safety and risk management register and internal processes, and business continuity plans to ensure service are maintained.About usPeterborough City Council is a unitary authority serving a thriving city. It is rapidly expanding to meet the demand for new houses and is home to a community of diverse cultures. The population of 215,660 has been growing faster than other areas in the East of England and a high rate of growth is expected to continue. The City Council and ICS face a range of public health challenges and inequalities as reflected in its public health outcomes framework indicators.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post will be responsible for maintenance of corporate governance processes acting as the interface with the wider council. This will include the development of relevant policies and plans, and ensuring appropriate corporate and democratic governance processes are followed.The post has budget accounting/monitoring responsibility for the Public Health staffing and internal corporate budgets (substitutions), ensuring compliance to financial targets.The post holder is also responsible for the co-ordination and management and oversight of the directorates quality, safety and risk management register and internal processes, and business continuity plans to ensure service are maintained.To provide operational management in the following key areas:1. To support the DPH and the PH directorate in the planning and delivery of internal and staff development programmes and the development of processes and tools to support the PH team and programme management of key public health programmes2. Ensuring corporate governance process and democratic governance processes are appropriately followed including the Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership. This will include timely briefings to members, appropriate and timely production of papers for committees/ member decisions notices with necessary approvals. Recording and reporting of decisions made under delegated authority.3. Risk management for the public health directorate4. Financial management and oversight of the Public Health staffing and internal corporate budgets - managing the budget, ensuring compliance to financial targets and providing appropriate challenge to other PHDMT members on staffing costs, ensuring adherence to corporate financial management in accordance with PCC processes.5. Work planning for business supportPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDegree Level or equivalent in Business Management or other relevant fieldDesirablePost Graduate Diploma in Business Management or other relevant field.Project Management qualifications e.g. Prince 2Employer detailsEmployer namePeterborough City CouncilAddressSand Martin HouseBittern WayFletton QuaysPeterboroughPE2 8TYEmployer's websitehttps://www.peterborough.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)