Support Services Manager - Maternity Cover

Employer
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside
Working hours
Full-Time
Working Hours per week
36.25
Locations
Wigan

Help Shape the Foundations That Enable Communities to Thrive.

At Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside, we're passionate about creating stronger, greener and more resilient communities. Behind every successful project and positive community impact is a strong operational team ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely and effectively.

We're looking for an exceptional Support Services Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting the people, systems and workplaces that enable our organisation to make a difference every day.

Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a varied and influential management role where no two days are the same.

You'll work closely with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement across key support service functions, including:

  • Facilities and office management
  • Health & Safety coordination and compliance
  • HR administration and organisational support
  • Environmental sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives
  • Process improvement and business continuity
  • Leadership of reception and administrative support staff

As a trusted professional at the centre of the organisation, you'll help create efficient systems, improve ways of working and ensure our teams have the support they need to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities across the region.

Be the Driving Force Behind Our Success.

If you're an organised, proactive and solutions-focused manager with experience in operational support, facilities management, HR administration or compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Groundwork and help build the strong foundations that empower our people and communities to flourish.

Role type
Fixed term
Role Type/Cause (Tags)
Admin
Human Resources
Operations
Employee Benefits
  • 25 days holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, plus public holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
  • Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role
  • Enhanced employer pension contribution (6%) increasing further with length of service
  • Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme, if eligible
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Death in Service Benefit, if eligible
Would you consider a job share for the role?
Yes
Would you consider a secondment for the role?
Yes
Anticipated Interviews week commencing
Anticipated Interview Date
Closing date
Contact Name
Nicola Fox
Application instructions

Please submit your online application form via the vacancy link before the closing date for your application to be considered.