Business Manager complex needs part time

Baltimore Consulting; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Business Manager for a 6 month contract based in the United Kingdom. The role supports a project by the Department for Education, focusing on financial and operational management. Responsibilities include overseeing project budgets and coordinating collaborations with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong financial skills and experience in project management within the public sector. The position offers hybrid working arrangements with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Experience of project management in multi-agency or public sector.
• Ability to build relationships and influence partners across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and financial compliance.
• Coordinate input across local authorities and agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate care model effectiveness.

Skills

Strong financial and budget management skills

Experience of project management in a multi-agency context

Ability to build relationships and influence across partners

Analytical skills to assess cost-effectiveness

Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and report-writing abilities

Knowledge of commissioning in children's services

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Description

Business Manager

6 month contract 2.5 days per week

Hybrid working

West Sussex South East

300 per day (umbrella) Inside IR35

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place within the coming 2 weeks

The Business Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Complex Needs South East Regional Care Cooperative Test and Learn project funded by the Department for Education. Acting as a key link between local authorities health partners and other stakeholders the Business Manager will ensure that financial operational and governance arrangements are effectively managed. Their responsibilities will include overseeing project budgets coordinating multi-agency contributions and monitoring the cost-effectiveness of proposed placement and care models. By providing strong business oversight and ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently the Business Manager will help shape a sustainable framework for integrated assessment commissioning and delivery. This role is essential in ensuring that children with the most complex needs receive the right care in the right setting while also reducing pressures on local authorities and health partners through more collaborative and cost-effective approaches.

About your duties as the Business Manager :

• Manage project budgets financial reporting and funding compliance.
• Coordinate input and collaboration across local authorities health partners and other agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of care models.
• Support governance structures and ensure accountability across the programme.
• Develop business processes to support integrated assessment commissioning and delivery.
• Produce reports briefings and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Oversee data collection and performance monitoring to track outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and sustainability within the model.

Your experience needed as the Business Manager :

• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Experience of project management in a multi‑agency or public sector context.
• Ability to build relationships and influence across health, social care and education partners.
• Analytical skills to assess cost‑effectiveness and service outcomes.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and report‑writing abilities.
• Knowledge of commissioning and service delivery models within children’s services or health.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver results.

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to please contact Sarah Macrae on or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process