To oversee the management of the Finance, Administration, Human Resources and IT functions and ensure that corporate standards are met (if not exceeded).  Ensure that the team are efficiently and effectively deployed to support operations in meeting business objectives and ensuring compliance across the areas mentioned above.

Details

Location Tunis
Salary 2241 - 2972 TND
Duration Indefinite
Working hours 37.5 H/ Week
Annual leave 21 Days
Closing date Friday 27 March 2015

Role overview

The Business Support Services Manager leads a team which includes a two finance and admin support staff, two Premises and IT services support staff,  a driver and seven Security Guards, plus additional temporary and part time staff depending on business need.

The post reports to the Country Director and forms part of the Tunisia Country Leadership team (currently a team of four).
Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:
1/ Strategic and operational management of the financial and decision support functions. 
2/ Planning and reforecasting of country budgets
3/ Lead the Financial Control and Compliance Framework
4/ Strategic management of resources, including premises, security, IT and administration to meet corporate standards, ensuring health and safety standards, environmental standards and local legislation requirements are met.
5/Provide HR leadership.
6/Lead the Resources team
7/Support the Country Director and Deputy Director through participation in Leadership Team Meetings, provision of advice and general support. In particular, ensure safeguarding and guidelines are applied and upheld in line with standards and policies

 

How to apply

Candidates must complete our application form to be considered for a post. (CVs will not be considered). Applications must be sent by e-mail to recruitment@tn.britishcouncil.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will take place on 2 or 3 April 2015.