Business Manager

Business Manager
Location: Chandlers Ford - Hybrid
Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Excellent Benefits Package

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded company within their sector, is seeking an organised and proactive Business Manager to join their small and friendly team. This hands-on role requires a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, strong execution skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The company fosters a culture of high-quality standards within a supportive and collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily business operations, collaborating proactively with senior leadership to develop and implement long-term business strategies.
• Ensure the office maintains a suitable, sustainable, and well-equipped working environment with the necessary IT infrastructure.
• Support the CEOs in developing the organisation's strategy and annual business plan.
• Supervise and line-manage the administrative team.
• Lead on telecommunications, mobile services, and CRM system management.
• Negotiate and manage key contracts, including insurance, financial and legal services, health and safety, HR consultancy, utilities, and general maintenance.
• Maintain strong relationships and service level agreements with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Ensure contracts, policies, and procedures comply with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee human resources management, including health & safety and employee wellbeing.
• Develop and implement IT strategies and innovative digital solutions.
• Manage financial operations, including:
• Regular financial reporting (monthly/quarterly/annual) to the CEO/Board, liaising with external accountants as necessary.
• Budgeting, cash flow management, expense tracking, profit & loss analysis, and forecasting.
• Payroll management for office staff, committees, and board members.
• Managing pay uplift processes, including recommendations and implementation.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees.

Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent qualification.
• Professional qualifications such as AAT, CIM, CIPD, or equivalent (desirable).
• Strong financial management and budgeting expertise.
• Experience in human resources management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement business projects.
• Confidence in adopting and deploying digital tools, with a strong understanding of IT.
• Previous line management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
• A stable career history.

If you have the skills and experience required, please don't hesitate to APPLY.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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