Business Manager
The closing date is 29 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at HDH for a Business Manager. We are looking for someone who will support the Director team to achieve objectives, be highly motivated and experienced and able to work in a fast-paced environment, have knowledge of business/adminstrative principles and procedures and organise their own workload in a creative, committed and collaborative way in line with the Trust values, will support the team with a diverse range of activities to deliver the projects/programmes/objectives of the team.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive business support service to the Executive and Non-executive Director Team. This will also include cover with the Corporate Affairs Team providing support to the Director Team and Company Secretary, to include:
Financial Management:
- Develop and manage budgets for the relevant Director
- Monitor expenditure and ensure cost-effectiveness in the delivery of services
- Prepare financial; reports and forecasts for the relevant Director
- Identify and implement efficiency savings in line with NHS financial targets
Strategic Planning:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust wide and service specific strategies
- Support continuous improvement programmes in line with our HDFT Impact Methodology
- Conduct and support business case development for new initiatives or service redesign
- Analyse data to support planning and improvements
Operational Management:
- Line manage and support staff as required (including recruitment, appraisals, training)
- Support workforce planning and role redesign to meet changing service needs
- Promote staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives in live with our KITE Values.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CORP-3313R
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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