Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) for a Business Manager.
The role involves supporting the Director team to achieve objectives, requiring a highly motivated and experienced individual with strong knowledge of business and administrative principles. The position is suited for someone who can organise their workload in a creative, committed, and collaborative way, in line with the Trust values.
- Employer: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Business Manager
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Main Duties of the Job
Business Support
Provide comprehensive business support to the Executive and Non-executive Director Team.
Cover responsibilities with the Corporate Affairs Team, supporting the Director Team and Company Secretary.
Financial Management
Develop and manage budgets for the relevant Director.
Monitor expenditure and ensure cost-effectiveness in service delivery.
Prepare financial reports and forecasts.
Identify and implement efficiency savings in line with NHS financial targets.
Strategic Planning
Contribute to Trust-wide and service-specific strategies.
Support continuous improvement programmes using the HDFT Impact Methodology.
Conduct and support business case development for new initiatives or service redesign.
Analyse data to support planning and improvements.
Operational Management
Line manage and support staff (including recruitment, appraisals, training).
Support workforce planning and role redesign.
Promote staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives in line with KITE Values.
About Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
HDFT provides care for patients in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East.
The Trust values Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality (KITE Values).
Staff Benefits
Supportive culture where colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
Staff recognition through Making a Difference Awards, Team of the Month, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee support and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and fast-track physiotherapy services.
Important Information
Posts may close early if there is high interest.
Visa sponsorship is available only for certain roles—check eligibility before applying.
No relocation packages are offered for Agenda for Change roles.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job Description & Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Contact: Rachel Hewson – rachel.hewson@nhs.net
Person Specification
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a large complex organisation.
Commitment to continuing personal development.
Experience managing budgets and controlling expenditure.
Demonstrable experience leading and managing teams or projects.
Experience developing business plans or strategies.
Experience supporting Directors and Senior Leaders.
Desirable
Training/experience in an NHS environment to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent.
General secretarial qualification or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside others.
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate for any country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
How to Apply
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