Business Manager

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council in the Public Health directorate is seeking an experienced Business Manager to oversee governance, audit and quality improvement processes and to coordinate the Public Health budget (~£22m). The role provides executive support to the Adults & Health Directorate and ensures robust performance management, risk management and business continuity across Public Health.

The post requires independent working, high accuracy and probity, with leadership across

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Proven track record in business management.
• Experience of audit, governance and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to work independently.
• High degree of accuracy, probity, flexibility, risk awareness and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the annual Public Health budget (circa £22m) and associated assurance processes.
• Support Public Health business planning activities and governance functions (performance management, risk management, business continuity) across Public Health.
• Manage the Executive Support function within the Adults & Health Directorate, providing leadership and coordination of key business activities for senior officers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Business management

Audit and governance

Independent working

Attention to detail

Job description

This role is integral to the Public Health team and holds responsibility for key business functions to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the service.

Responsibilities

• You will require excellent organisational skills, a proven track record in business management, and experience of audit, governance and quality improvement processes.
• The post holder will be proactive and able to work independently, with a high degree of accuracy, probity, flexibility, risk awareness and accountability.
• You will provide day-to-day coordination and oversight of the annual Public Health budget (circa £22m) and associated assurance processes.
• You will support Public Health business planning activities and be responsible for key governance functions, including performance management, risk management and business continuity across both Public Health.
• In addition, the post holder will manage the Executive Support function within the Adults & Health Directorate, providing leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality support to senior officers and effective coordination of key business activities across the directorate.

Required Skills

• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven track record in business management
• Experience of audit, governance and quality improvement processes
• Ability to work independently
• High degree of accuracy, probity, flexibility, risk awareness and accountability

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Interviews are expected to take place during the weeks commencing 21st September 2026 and 28th September 2026 (dates to be confirmed).