• Location: Surrey

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this position is £45,680 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

Although this has been designated as a full-time position we also welcome part-time applications.

We're looking for a dynamic and visionary Business Support Lead to join our AWHP Business Support Service. This is a unique opportunity to take the reins of a newly shaped role and drive forward a bold vision for how business support can empower frontline services and deliver real impact.

Location: There are three posts available which will be based in the following:

• North West Surrey
• South West Surrey
• Mid Surrey

This role offers hybrid working so you won't be expected to be in your designated office base for the entire working week and will instead be able to spend at least part of the week working from a location that is most suitable for you.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

You'll be at the heart of reshaping how our business support is delivered—designing and implementing new systems, processes, and ways of working that are agile, efficient, and future-ready. This is your chance to influence significant change and help define the professional identity of support services across the directorate.

We're not just looking for someone to manage a team—we want someone who can inspire, innovate, and lead with purpose. You'll bring a clear vision for how you'll deliver the role, and the confidence to make it happen. You'll work closely with your own direct reports and wider teams to foster collaboration, drive performance, and build a shared sense of purpose. In addition, you'll engage with operational teams, corporate partners (HR, IT, property), and external stakeholders to ensure our support services are aligned, responsive, and high performing.

This role offers:

• A platform to lead key projects and service redesigns.
• The autonomy to shape your team and influence wider service delivery.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on how we support our communities.

You'll need to hold a full UK Driving Licence and have the use of a car to be able to travel around the County as required.

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for service improvement, a track record of leading high-performing teams, and the drive to deliver meaningful change—this is your moment.

Bring your vision. Lead the change. Shape the future of business support.

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal conversation please contact Chris Whitty via Teams or email.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/08/2025 with interviews planned for 21st and 27th of August at Woodhatch Place.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about ourvalues .

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description.Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.