Corporate Affairs Business Manager

Addition; England; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is looking for a Corporate Affairs Business Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading business planning, supporting strategic priorities, and managing resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and strong analytical skills, with excellent communication abilities at the senior leadership level. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits, within a values-led organization committed to transformation.

Benefits

Flexibility in work schedule

Collaborative environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, business planning, or operational leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability, comfortable with data and insight-led decision-making.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially at senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the annual business planning and budgeting process across Corporate Affairs.
• Support the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer in driving strategic priorities and departmental efficiency.
• Manage resource allocation, procurement, and budget tracking to ensure effective delivery.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

Excellent communication

Process improvement

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

Corporate Affairs Business Manager - 12 month FTC

Join a purpose-led business with a powerful mission : transforming one of the UK’s most iconic institutions into a force for good. As part of a company behind a major national platform, this role puts you at the heart of shaping strategy, enabling change, and helping drive more impact to the causes that matter.

Role Overview :

• Location : London (Hybrid working)
• Package : £60,000 per annum + benefits
• Industry : Entertainment, Public Interest, Corporate Affairs

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Lead and coordinate the annual business planning and budgeting process across Corporate Affairs.
• Support the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer in driving strategic priorities and departmental efficiency.
• Manage resource allocation, procurement, and budget tracking to ensure effective delivery.
• Act as the central link between Corporate Affairs and key teams including Finance, Legal and Procurement.
• Oversee cross-functional projects from concept to delivery — keeping everyone aligned and informed.
• Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to track KPIs, performance, and business outcomes.
• Prepare senior leadership presentations, board updates, and department communications.
• Facilitate team operations — from meeting management to driving action plans and initiatives.

Main Skills Needed :

• Proven experience in project management, business planning or operational leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability — comfortable with data and insight-led decision-making.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially at senior leadership level.
• Highly organised with an eye for process improvement and alignment.
• Able to manage competing priorities with discretion and calm under pressure.
• Confident working across departments and influencing without authority.

What’s in It for You :

• Be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation of a major UK institution.
• Join a values-led, mission-driven organisation that puts purpose first.
• Work alongside a passionate leadership team in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and trust — with plenty of scope to shape how things are done.
• A culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level.

Think it could be a fit? We’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.