Business Support Manager

• Annual Salary: £42,000 (£33,600 pro rata)
• Location: Tadworth, Surrey
• Job Type: Part-time (30 hours per week), Hybrid (3 days on-site)

We are seeking a dedicated Business Support Manager (Therapies) to provide high-quality support to the Director of Therapies & Education. This role is crucial in enhancing the directorate's performance through effective management support, project leadership, and data analysis. The successful candidate will represent the Director in a professional manner, ensuring efficient information management and proactive project management in areas such as budgets, recruitment, and retention.

• Attend and track meetings across the organisation related to regulatory compliance, ensuring quality assurance.
• Monitor and plan for mandatory training compliance, producing and distributing training materials.
• Manage sickness and annual leave tracking for the team, providing overviews to the Director.
• Lead on updating Risk Registers and support the review of progress and actions in partnership with Directors and managers.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation and with external contacts.
• Coordinate and monitor NHS job planning across the therapies directorate.
• Manage policy coordination, ensuring policies are up-to-date and meet committee standards.
• Assist with diary management, event coordination, and document drafting for the Director.
• Support recruitment processes for Allied Health Professional roles and manage the therapies international recruitment programme.
• Oversee training requirements and manage therapy bank staff.
• Manage budgets, report on financial trends, and ensure proper staffing levels to meet operational needs.
• Analyse and report on department statistics, incidents, and compliance, supporting the Directorate's quality agenda.

• Proven experience in a managerial or business support role, preferably within a healthcare or therapy setting.
• Strong ability to manage projects, coordinate policies, and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines and support operational needs.
• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List clearance.

• Hybrid working model with up to 3 days work from home.
• Competitive salary with pro rata adjustment for part-time hours.
• Flexible working hours with the need for occasional flexibility to meet business demands.
• Professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.