Business Manager

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Chester is seeking a highly motivated Business Manager for the Integrated Vaccination Service. The role includes strategic leadership, workforce management, and project delivery to enhance immunisation services across North Wales. The ideal candidate will have significant NHS experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, fixed-term position lasting 12 months, offering a competitive salary between £48,527 and £55,532, with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Educated to Post Graduate diploma level or equivalent experience.
• Experience in NHS/social care or voluntary sector.
• Knowledge of local and national strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead business activities within the Integrated Vaccination Service.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and compliance.
• Manage projects and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Negotiating skills

Project management

Change management

Education

Post Graduate diploma level

Tools

Microsoft Office packages

Job description

This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to Maternity cover.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Manager to join the BCUHB Integrated Vaccination Service. This leadership role offers the chance to shape strategic direction, lead complex operations, influence decisions, and drive service modernisation across North Wales.

Working at the heart of vaccination delivery, you will collaborate with senior leaders, clinicians, and operational teams to deliver innovative, patient-focused services. Workforce leadership is central: you will oversee recruitment, retention, compliance, and organisational development while managing projects that shape the future of immunisation.

Reporting to the Deputy Vaccination Programme Director, you will tackle workforce challenges, support strategic planning, and ensure operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at problem-solving, and can inspire teams and influence stakeholders, this is your opportunity to transform services that matter most to our communities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Strategic Leadership & Service Management: Lead complex business activities within the Integrated Vaccination Service, aligning with national priorities and local needs. Drive service improvement and modernisation. Support the Deputy Programme Director in delivering objectives.Workforce Management: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and compliance with BCUHB policies. Manage workforce planning, establishment control, and HR processes. Foster a positive, inclusive culture.Project & Task Management: Deliver projects using recognised methodologies, meeting milestones and objectives. Monitor budgets, analyse data, and provide solutions. Lead risk management and governance reporting.Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex information to senior managers, clinicians, and partners. Influence and negotiate to achieve improvements and organisational change. Represent the service at high-level meetings.Quality, Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to governance, health and safety, and equality standards. Support policy development aligned with Welsh Government and Health Board strategies.HR / Workforce Development: Line manage staff, ensuring performance and development. Organise HR updates and guidance. Deliver training to support career development and succession planning.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Quallifications and Knowledge

• Educated to Post Graduate diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
• ILM Management level 4, or equivalent qualification/ level of work experience and knowledge
• Understanding the highlight/exception reporting aspects of project management and stage reporting
• Ability to produce written reports/ briefings and minutes in a clear concise language
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
• Experience in providing workforce support, providing advice and guidance
• Current knowledge of relevant local and national strategies
• Professional Registration - project management qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge

Experience

• Significant experience of working in an NHS/social care or voluntary sector setting
• Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, desktop publishing and e-mail
• Experience of managing successful change across professional boundaries
• Significant HR management experience gained in a complex environment
• Experience of the Establishment Control Process & ESR
• Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
• Post holder must acquire a high degree of knowledge and have the ability to deal with issues concerning Senior Managers and Executives relating to Vaccination & Immunisation service to operate effectively at this level
• Significant experience of working in a Vaccination & Immunisation environment
• Significant experience of working with Senior Managers/Executives
• Experience of Systems Thinking methodologies
• Experience of Lean methodologies

Communication

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal/ demonstrating strong linguistic ability, including persuasive and negotiating skills

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work on own initiative and organise / Prioritise own workload and that of the team to operate effectively
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Base to be confirmed upon appointment - (Hybrid Working) - PAN

Business Manager - Integrated Vaccination Service

£48,527 to £55,532 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC829-1225

Job locations

Base to be confirmed upon appointment - (Hybrid Working) - PAN