Sorry, not really and IABU but need advice on my employment situation. I don't want to say where I work as don't want to out myself. Been in my job a few years but it has slowly been going downhill. We also had someone come to our work from a different department who has been very difficult to work with. He is rude, arrogant, undermines everyone and behaves however he likes. He appears to have gotten away with this behaviour due to one of his parents being a manager within the workplace and people too scared to speak up.
I myself have had a run in with him due to not tolerating his behaviour resulting in him screaming in my face. He has apparently been spoken to (not disciplined) about this but it doesn't appear to have stopped him anyway. He creates a horrible atmosphere in the workplace and on a daily basis people are complaining about him. I will admit that he has knocked my confidence as I have never had anything like this with a work colleague. (He is a renowned bully too)
Anyway we now have a new manager who is not putting up with his shit. He is innovative, bringing in well overdue changes and we are looking forward to the difference this is going to make. This new manager also wants me to take on a managerial position too, something I would never have had the confidence to apply for. All my colleagues are also saying I would be great in this role too.
Deep down I would love this managerial role. Admittedly the bully has slightly more training than me but nothing I couldn't catch up. I also have the people skills and the respect of colleagues across the board. I have been told I am very much a valued member of the team.
How do I take on this role whilst dealing with the bully who I know is going to undermine me at any chance he gets. He loves to point if people don't know something and he does. I am sure that he will feel that the job should be his too. What is the best way to deal with people like this? I don't want to give up what would be a great opportunity for me just because of this asshole!!