Business Manager

Framatome Ltd (UK); Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure business objectives are met efficiently. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, team leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects. Ideal candidates should possess high emotional intelligence, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the company's success and foster a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily business operations to ensure efficiency.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff to build a high-performing team.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects.
• Prepare agendas for executive meetings and take notes.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Multitasking

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

The Business Manager plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success by overseeing daily operations, managing resources, and implementing strategic initiatives. This position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to foster a productive work environment. The Business Manager collaborates with various departments to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

They will act as the gateway between the executive team and the rest of the business.

What will you be doing?

Administration Oversight

• Supervise daily business operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on business performance.
• Create and maintain a high performing administration function which services the needs of the business.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and mentor staff to build a high-performing team.
• Set clear goals and expectations; conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

Executive team interaction

• Prepare agenda's for executive teams meetings
• Attend executive meetings to take notes / record actions
• Following the meeting, responsible for distributing notes / actions and monitoring completion.
• Also present at the monthly KPI meetings to again record actions / distribute.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Track progress on key initiatives and ensure timely execution.
• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders.

Project & Program Management

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and special initiatives.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks to maintain momentum.

What are we looking for?

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Discretion and integrity in handling confidential information
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindsetAbility to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Your requirements

• Ability to understand new concepts rapidly and react in a high-energy, fast-paced startup environment
• You’re curious, analytical and love solving problems (data is your friend)
• You’re a great communicator — clear, friendly and confident with both warehouse staff and founders
• You don’t wait to be told what to do — you take ownership and make things happen
• You’re comfortable travelling to different locations
• Fostering team spirit; someone everyone enjoys and aspires to work with