Business Support Programme Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Bristol is seeking a Business Support Manager for a 12-month FTC. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary support team, managing a budget of approximately £1 million, and driving continuous improvement in project management. Ideal candidates will have strong financial acumen and experience in a senior support management role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior business support management, project management, or programme management role.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen; experience managing budgets and finance teams.
• Proven ability to identify, track, and deliver cost savings.
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team with a focus on delivery and performance.
• Skilled in reporting to project boards and presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
• Track record of delivering complex strategic programmes and projects.
• Knowledge of property data systems, Power BI, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary Business Support team, including direct line management of 5 full-time staff.
• Oversee resource planning, staff development, training, and recruitment.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management across the division.
• Ensure robust support for property finance and technical functions.
• Lead internal programme and project delivery, tracking KPIs and SLAs.
• Oversee a business support budget of approximately £1 million.
• Coordinate departmental and strategic projects, managing risks and interdependencies.
• Resolve complex project-related issues with multiple stakeholders.

Job description

Overview

Business Support Manager - 12 month FTC

You'll be supporting a public sector organisation by managing key departments and reporting progress to the SLT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary Business Support team, including direct line management of 5 full-time staff.
• Oversee resource planning, staff development, training, and recruitment.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management across the division.
• Ensure robust support for property finance and technical functions.
• Lead internal programme and project delivery, tracking KPIs and SLAs.
• Oversee a business support budget of approximately £1 million.
• Coordinate departmental and strategic projects, managing risks and interdependencies.
• Resolve complex project-related issues with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior business support management, project management, or programme management role.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen; experience managing budgets and finance teams.
• Proven ability to identify, track, and deliver cost savings.
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team with a focus on delivery and performance.
• Skilled in reporting to project boards and presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
• Track record of delivering complex strategic programmes and projects.
• Knowledge of property data systems, Power BI, and reporting tools.

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Job ID: 4721782