Job Summary
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to join the Chief People Office (CPO). The role supports the Chief People Officer and the wider People Directorate, ensuring strategic and operational excellence across the department.
This high-profile position involves managing key programmes, overseeing performance against business plans, and leading the day-to-day running of the CPO Office. The role requires discretion, strategic insight, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Employer: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Business Manager
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
Main Duties
Provide executive support to the Chief People Officer, including strategic planning and performance oversight.
Lead and manage the CPO Office to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
Develop and implement business plans and monitor progress.
Liaise with senior stakeholders across the Trust and with external partners.
Lead on project work, report writing, and preparation of board-level documentation.
Support employee relations and provide advisory input on complex HR matters.
Champion King’s values and promote a respectful, inclusive culture.
About King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of local and specialist healthcare services across five sites.
The Trust’s strategy, “Strong Roots, Global Reach”, reflects its vision to be:
Brilliant people
Outstanding care
Leaders in research, innovation, and education
Diverse, equitable, and inclusive
The Trust is person-centred, digitally enabled, and committed to sustainability through its Green Plan. With a goal to achieve net zero carbon by 2040 for its NHS Carbon Footprint (and 2045 for NHS Carbon Footprint Plus), all staff are encouraged to minimise their environmental impact and contribute to sustainable healthcare delivery.
This is a pivotal time in the Trust’s history, requiring motivated professionals ready to make a meaningful impact on both patients and staff.
Job Description and Responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification are available in the applicant pack, outlining the full scope of the role and expectations.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Degree and professional HR qualification (or currently studying towards one).
Knowledge & Experience
Experience as a HR specialist in a complex, multi-professional organisation.
Experience of trade union partnership working (up to regional level) in a complex organisation.
Significant experience working with Executive and Senior Management teams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, meaning a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications are welcome from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK. All applications will be considered equally.
Important visa guidance:
Since 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants (and adult dependants) must provide a criminal record certificate from every country they have lived in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.
Further details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website and in the guidance for Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants.
How to Apply
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