Job Summary
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual with strong management and IT skills to join the placements service in Southwark.
The Business Manager will provide operational and business leadership, ensuring the effective commissioning and management of placements. The role includes oversight of Southwark funding, the placements team, provider due diligence, and ensuring timely reviews.
Working closely with the Clinical Service Lead, commissioners, finance colleagues, and clinical teams, the successful candidate will help ensure placements meet quality standards, deliver value for money, and achieve positive outcomes for service users.
- Employer: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Business Manager
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 per annum (inclusive of HCAS)
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)
- Closing Date: 22 September 2025
Main Duties of the Job
Oversee panel administration and ensure timely reviews.
Monitor provider performance and track outcomes.
Produce high-quality performance reports and identify trends in placement activity and spend.
Support informed decision-making across the system.
About the Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist services across Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, and beyond.
The Trust has:
A rich history and international reputation.
Services rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
A five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives (launched in 2021).
A strong focus on staff learning, development, and improvement culture.
Trust Values: Caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, and committed to delivering promises.
Job Description
Job Purpose
To provide operational and business leadership for the Placements Teams, ensuring systems and processes support effective commissioning and oversight of external care placements.
Responsibilities include:
Managing placement governance functions.
Coordinating provider due diligence, audits, and data quality.
Leading administrative staff and maintaining business systems.
Ensuring compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual standards.
Working closely with clinical teams, finance, commissioning, and external providers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
Relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable:
Qualification or experience in project management support.
Experience
Essential:
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Extensive administration and management experience.
Strong office systems knowledge.
Experience supporting senior management in health or care.
Data reporting and service improvement experience.
Desirable:
Supervising/managing administrative staff.
Recruitment and selection experience.
Knowledge of placement or commissioning processes.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
Ability to plan, prioritise, and work under pressure.
Strategic thinking and implementation skills.
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office).
Budget management and financial control.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
NHS or social care experience.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications are welcome from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must meet UK Visas and Immigration requirements, including providing criminal record certificates for relevant overseas residency.
How to Apply
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