Business Manager
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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Business Manager
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Under the leadership of the Recovery Colleges and MEP Service Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the management, overall supervision, initiation and embedding and aligning of effective business and administrative processes across the teams. The post holder will provide high quality, confidential and efficient business and administrative support, guidance and leadership in a timely and professional manner.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the comprehensive day to day management of the Recovery Colleges and MEP, supporting the management of heavy and complex diary commitments, ensuring the smooth running of the office and course schedules proactively and effectively.
Make sound judgement when faced with a range of information relating to clinical and non-clinical situations and exercising analytical skills to explore the range of options and to ensure matters are relayed to the appropriate person in a timely manner
To provide team wide (approx. 30 people) operational support to the Service Manager, i.e. receiving and monitoring staff leave requests, logging of staff sickness and oversight of any required actions - whilst continuously considering team resource and service demand, and where appropriate to help negotiate and delegate work load necessary to cover absences.
Directly support the Service Manager in the management of 3 service budgets. Responsible for recording and processing all finance and procurement related activity accurately as well as locally tracking payments and responding to internal or external queries. Process and monitor team expense claims in line with trust rules and expected budgets.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,860 to £48,778 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-7897308-COMM
Job locations
Trust HQ
18 Mole Business park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description, in full for the details of the position and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description, in full for the details of the position and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification/Experience
Essential
- Degree in administrative/management related subject or 2+ years' experience in a senior administrative/office manager role ideally within the NHS.
Desirable
- Qualification in leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing a range of business support/management functions.
- Proficient in using Microsoft packages e.g. Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Experienced in the handling of complex enquiries from the public, people who use services and carers as well as the production, and delivery, of audience suitable reports and presentations.
Qualification/Experience
Essential
- Degree in administrative/management related subject or 2+ years' experience in a senior administrative/office manager role ideally within the NHS.
Desirable
- Qualification in leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing a range of business support/management functions.
- Proficient in using Microsoft packages e.g. Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Experienced in the handling of complex enquiries from the public, people who use services and carers as well as the production, and delivery, of audience suitable reports and presentations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust HQ
18 Mole Business park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust HQ
18 Mole Business park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Nina Clayton-Broom
07903336850
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,860 to £48,778 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-7897308-COMM
Job locations
Trust HQ
18 Mole Business park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
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