Navy - Business Manager

Ministry of Defence; Gosport; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Naval Medicine seeks a Business Manager to oversee financial planning and coordinate resources effectively. This role involves managing personnel policies, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring operational efficiency. The position is vital for maintaining the Navy's operational capabilities and supports a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

28.97% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave (increases to 30 days)

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Onsite gym

Onsite parking

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Understanding of MoD Finance processes and policies.
• Experience in contract purchasing and finance requisitions.
• Line management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and resource provision for INM.
• Liaise with Defence Infrastructure and manage estate facilities.
• Lead and develop business management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Financial Skills Certificate (Foundation) or equivalent

Job description

About the jobJob summary

The Institute of Naval Medicine (INM) is looking for a Business Manager (BM). INM is a unique unit forming part of Navy Healthcare that itself is a function under the Navy’s Director of People and Training. INM is the Navy’s centre of excellence bringing together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces much of which has a direct impact on the Navy’s operational capability. The BM is responsible to the Commanding Officer (CO) for providing and developing policy compliant, efficient and effective Business Services required by the CO and the INM Heads of Departments to achieve the aims and objectives of INM. It involves working with a mixed military and civil servant team and engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

The position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

As the Business Manager at INM, you will lead, manage and direct the business section in maintaining and improving financial planning and the provision of resources for the now and the future.

Finance Management

This is a key part of the role and why the Financial Skills Certificate (Foundation) or equivalent is deemed essential.

• Approve Financial Expenditure in accordance with Financial Delegation.
• Coordinating ABC planning, in-year and future bids for resources.
• Maintaining an overview of site expenditure and resource requirements and recommending changes and realignment as required.
• Financial information management.
• Agreeing, monitoring and billing of Lodger Units for the services provided.
• Fulfil Business Manager & Lead Independent Verifier role for the INM Service Funds as detailed in Service Funds Policy.
• Manage the provision of establishment stores and local purchase services.
• Oversee an equipment procurement and contract renewal programme for scientific and medical instruments.

Infrastructure

• Liaise/negotiate with Defence Infrastructure Organisation and their contract supply chain through dialogue and infrastructure meetings.
• Manage the provision of a safe and compliant working estate.
• Ensure provision of effective estate facilities for both Hard FM and Soft FM within the constraints of MoD contracts.
• Manage the provision of general technical services enabling INM specialist facilities to function as and when required.

Business Management

This covers a range of activities that fall outside of the other categories.

• Correspond & liaise with those authorities, internal and external stakeholders where necessary to achieve purposes.
• Develop INM's business, processes and policies aimed at mid/long-term sustainability.
• Produce policies on site wide activities.
• In association with Heads of Departments, championing efforts to utilise INM's spare capacity across the organisation.
• Contribute to INM Reviews/Transformation projects.
• Act as the contract and commercial interface for INM.
• Manage the logistic department including delivery of establishment Military Transport provision (pool vehicles) and general Travel & Subsistence policy and procedures.
• Direct line management of roles within the organisation diagram including the direction and co-ordination of the work and people under that area of responsibility.
• Managing the provision of an effective site wide IT service.

Human Resources

• Reviewing staffing levels against complement, recommending changes as necessary.
• Recruiting, managing and developing all staff within Business Management AOR to ensure the correct balance of appropriately qualified personnel.
• Liaise with Navy Command HQ People Team & the Human Resource Business Partner on Civilian policy & procedure and initiatives.
• Provide advice & guidance to INM staff in regard to MoD Civilian personnel policy & guidance.

Person specification

Experience

• An understanding of MoD and Navy Command Finance processes, policies and associated reporting structures.
• An understanding of MoD infrastructure and the relationships between Navy Command, Defence Infrastructure Organisation and the Integrated Partner (IP) contract provider.
• An understanding of MoD and Civil Service HR Policy and Procedure.
• An understanding/experience of Contract Purchasing & Finance requisition, generation and approvals.
• Line management experience.

QualificationsFinancial Skills Certificate (Foundation) or equivalent is essential.Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving

BenefitsAlongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a Civil Servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and in a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• A very competitive pension scheme
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season-ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer (up to 6 days a year)
• Onsite parking
• Onsite gym

Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 31st July 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.