Senior Business Manager London & Home Counties

Marie Curie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity seeks a Senior Business Manager to enhance services in palliative care. This pivotal role involves leading the business development lifecycle, supporting governance activities, and building relationships across teams. Candidates should have experience in commercial management, analytical skills, and a relevant degree. The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 and additional benefits like hybrid working and professional development opportunities. The role is based in London.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays

Hybrid working

Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave

Continuous Professional development

Industry leading training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or business management environment, ideally within health or social care.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
• Experience leading teams or projects, including through periods of change.
• Understanding of commercial systems like CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full business development lifecycle from market analysis to proposal development.
• Support governance activities across integrated service models.
• Develop financial and performance reporting for various audiences.
• Build strong relationships across organizational teams.

Skills

Commercial management

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Relevant Degree

Management qualification

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job Description

We\'re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Business Manager to play a pivotal role within our Caring Services directorate. If you are passionate about using commercial insight, data, and collaborative leadership to improve services and support people at one of the most important times in their lives, we\'d love to hear from you.

As Senior Business Manager, you will be a key member of the place-based leadership team, providing high-level commercial expertise, analytical insight, and operational leadership. You will support the development, delivery, and ongoing management of palliative and end-of-life care services, working in partnership with central colleagues and local stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the full business development lifecycle-from market and intelligence gathering through to proposal development, tender submissions, and contract management.
• Supporting and, where appropriate, leading governance activities across place-based integrated service models.
• Developing robust financial and performance reporting, ensuring complex information is translated clearly for a range of audiences.
• Offering expert advice to Associate Directors and senior colleagues, enabling informed decision-making and innovation across services.
• Building strong relationships across clinical, operational, digital, and commercial teams to improve service quality and deliver meaningful outcomes.

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Qualifications

Relevant Degree

Additional Information

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent - Full Time 35 hours per week

Based: Marie Curie Head Office, Embassy Gardens, London

Benefits You'll Love

• Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working where possible
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance - for all employees

What we\'re looking for:

We are keen to hear from people who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a commercial or business management environment, ideally within health or social care.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
• Experience leading teams or projects, including through periods of change.
• Understanding of commercial systems (e.g., CRM tools, digital approval or contracting systems).
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience; a management qualification is desirable.

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 6th February 2026
• Interview Dates: TBC
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [e-mail].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.