Business Mnager

MCS Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a leading public sector organisation in Belfast to recruit a Business Manager for the HSC Data Institute. You will help translate strategic priorities into operational work programmes and oversee the project portfolio.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement across health, academia, government, and industry, plus governance and financial reporting. You will drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for collaboration, funding and

Qualifications

• University degree or professional qualification, or at least 2 years in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written communication for business cases and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills to engage stakeholders.
• Ability to set objectives and manage competing priorities.
• Experience working across teams, organisations and staff groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the Data Institute's strategic plan, translating priorities into operational work programmes.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of the Institute's project portfolio, monitoring risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation.
• Prepare business cases, investment proposals, bids and forecasts to support leadership decisions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across health, academia, government, industry.
• Support governance boards, steering groups and advisory committees, ensuring reporting and compliance.
• Monitor expenditure, resource utilisation and organisational performance.
• Lead day-to-day business operations and develop efficient processes for continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for growth, collaboration, funding and partnerships, with measures of impact.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-team coordination

Prioritisation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a strategic team where you'll play a key role in business planning, project delivery, governance and stakeholder engagement within the HSC Data Institute.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation in their search for a Business Manager. This role would suit a strong business professional with excellent communication skills, experience working across teams and organisations, and the ability to manage strategic priorities within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Support the development and delivery of the Data Institute's strategic plan, translating organisational priorities into operational work programmes.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of the Institute's project portfolio, monitoring risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation.
• Prepare business cases, investment proposals, bids, financial reports and forecasts to support senior leadership and organisational decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across health, academia, government, industry and professional bodies.
• Support governance boards, steering groups and advisory committees, ensuring effective reporting and compliance with organisational, regulatory and data governance requirements.
• Monitor expenditure, resource utilisation and organisational performance, ensuring effective planning, prioritisation and value for money.
• Lead day-to-day business operations, developing efficient processes and ways of working while supporting continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for growth, collaboration, innovation, funding and partnerships, while developing measures to demonstrate the value and impact of the Institute.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• University degree, professional qualification or at least 2 years' experience working within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience producing business cases, proposals, bids and reports.
• High-level interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to set and work towards agreed objectives while managing competing priorities.
• Experience working across different teams, organisations and staff groups at varying levels.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within the HSC Data Institute
• Exposure to strategic planning, business operations, project delivery and governance
• Opportunity to work across health, government, academia and industry
• Excellent opportunity to contribute to data-driven transformation across Health and Social Care
• Opportunity for professional development and career progression

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.