Business Manager - Strategy and Planning

Business Manager - Strategy and Planning

Positions: 1

Band / Grade: B1

Contract Type: Fixed Term

FTC: 12 months, with possibility of extension/permanency

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work, right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system.

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service comprises over 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day-to-day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community. More information on what it's like to work at the House of Commons can be found here: Be at the heart of the House of Commons - UK Parliament.

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after the first full leave year).
• Interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Finance, Portfolio and Performance (FPP) team plays a critical role in supporting a thriving Parliamentary democracy. We lead in delivering the House of Commons' strategy and corporate priorities through business and financial planning and performance analysis.

The People and Culture Team (PACT) supports the smooth operation of the House by ensuring staff have the necessary training, support, and structures to perform their roles effectively and efficiently, fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

The Role

The Business Management Team (BMT), a sub-team within FPP, provides executive support to Directors in FPP and PACT. This role will support the Business Management Director (BMD) in delivering strategy and planning support across both teams. The post holder will also be responsible for compiling principal (strategic) and team-level risks for inclusion in the corporate risk registers.

Some responsibilities include:

• Managing the business management cycle
• Ensuring a coordinated approach for delivering outcomes
• Supporting the planning process to capture and report strategic objectives
• Facilitating discussions with senior management and plan owners to agree on key objectives
• Maintaining the principal and corporate risk registers for FPP and PACT

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and deliver on targets within a small team, with strong organizational skills to manage a varied workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create, present, and explain complex issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish positive working relationships.
• The ability to contribute as part of a team with effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience in delivering effective communication or business plans, with a basic understanding of good information management and business risk management principles.

Next Steps and Additional Information

Application Form: To apply, please submit an application that provides evidence against criteria 1, 2, 3, and 4 as outlined in the Job Description.

More details and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

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