Executive Business Manager

Corus Consultancy; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Executive Business Manager to provide strategic and operational support to senior leaders. You will manage a team, coordinate cross-department activities, and ensure successful delivery of objectives. Ideal candidates have strong people management skills and experience in a senior management environment. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting or working at a senior management level within a public sector or large-scale organization.
• Strong ability to lead and develop a team effectively.
• Ability to handle high-level discussions and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support to Executive Directors and their teams.
• Lead and manage a team to ensure effective delivery of objectives.
• Coordinate activities across departments and ensure alignment with goals.
• Produce reports and presentations accurately and timely.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

IT literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Executive Business Manager will provide strategic and professional business management support to senior leaders, including Executive Directors and their management teams.The role focuses on enabling senior stakeholders to deliver organisational objectives efficiently through effective coordination, leadership, and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic and operational support to Executive Directors and their teams, including briefing preparation, project coordination, and relationship management.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of personal assistants or business support staff to ensure effective delivery of directorate objectives.
• Coordinate information and activities across departments, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and priorities.
• Produce and commission reports, presentations, and briefing papers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain effective communication channels and ensure joined-up service delivery.
• Take ownership of key projects or initiatives commissioned by senior leaders, ensuring successful delivery against agreed timescales.
• Support performance management processes by monitoring progress, outcomes, and reporting on key metrics.
• Ensure all support functions operate with professionalism, efficiency, and compliance with organisational policies.

About You

• Experienced in supporting or working at a senior management level, ideally within a public sector, corporate, or large-scale organisation.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle high-level discussions and maintain confidentiality.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in exercising judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making independently.
• Strong IT literacy, including experience using MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring flexibility to work both remotely and from office locations, with a minimum of two days per week on-site.The postholder must demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, and a proactive approach to changing service needs.