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Marie Curie Business Manager - London & Home Counties

The closing date is 30 September 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Manager to play an important role within our Caring Services directorate. If you are passionate about using commercial insight, data, and collaborative working to improve services and support people at one of the most important times in their lives, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As Business Manager, you will work as an integral part of the place based Caring Services team, supporting business development, proposal and tender activity, lifecycle contract management, reporting and analysis. You will provide commercial expertise, insight and challenge to help shape local growth plans, support effective decision making, and ensure services deliver value and impact. You will report into the Senior Business Manager and form an integral part of the business team for London and the Home Counties.

About us

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,007 to £42,230 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0516-26-0250

Job locations

Hybrid working model with time split between Marie Curie Head Office and home-based working

One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens

London

England

SW11 7BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning commissioner relationships for your designated services, including leading contract management activity, coordinating contract renewals and variations, supporting commercial negotiations, and maintaining accurate records within our CRM systems.
• Supporting the full business development lifecycle, from market intelligence and opportunity assessment through to proposal development, tender submissions, mobilisation support and contracts management.
• Contributing to place based integrated governance arrangements and ensuring joint working between commercial, operational and support teams.
• Developing and maintaining clear reporting cycles, analysing financial, commercial and performance information, and presenting complex data in an accessible way.
• Working closely with the Senior Business Manager, finance colleagues and other Business Managers to support pricing, cost recovery, risk mitigation and contract performance.
• Coordinating with the clinical and operations teams to ensure services are running to budget, and that contract agreements reflect the services in practice.
• Building productive relationships with internal teams, commissioners, partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities, support service development and promote Marie Curies work.

Contract:Permanent | Part-time | 21 to 28 hours per week (3 to 4 days)

Salary: MCJES Grade E, £38,007£42,230 per annum, pro rata

Location: Hybrid working, split between Marie Curie Head Office and home working

What we are looking for

We are keen to hear from people who can demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge and experience set out in the job description, including:

• Experience of working in a commercial or business team, ideally within a health or social care environment.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate insights clearly.
• Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, take a proactive approach to problem-solving, and work collaboratively to manage competing priorities and workloads..
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and comfortability with Power BI and commercial systems such as CRM, Docusign or digital contracting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence negotiating, influencing and working diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Problem solving and decision making skills, with experience completing risk assessments and identifying commercial risks.
• Flexibility, motivation and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• A degree qualification, or equivalent relevant experience; a management qualification, financial management and project management experience would be desirable.

Please note that this role does not include line management responsibilities.

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes

Benefits you will love

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Life assurance

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning commissioner relationships for your designated services, including leading contract management activity, coordinating contract renewals and variations, supporting commercial negotiations, and maintaining accurate records within our CRM systems.
• Supporting the full business development lifecycle, from market intelligence and opportunity assessment through to proposal development, tender submissions, mobilisation support and contracts management.
• Contributing to place based integrated governance arrangements and ensuring joint working between commercial, operational and support teams.
• Developing and maintaining clear reporting cycles, analysing financial, commercial and performance information, and presenting complex data in an accessible way.
• Working closely with the Senior Business Manager, finance colleagues and other Business Managers to support pricing, cost recovery, risk mitigation and contract performance.
• Coordinating with the clinical and operations teams to ensure services are running to budget, and that contract agreements reflect the services in practice.
• Building productive relationships with internal teams, commissioners, partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities, support service development and promote Marie Curies work.

Contract:Permanent | Part-time | 21 to 28 hours per week (3 to 4 days)

Salary: MCJES Grade E, £38,007£42,230 per annum, pro rata

Location: Hybrid working, split between Marie Curie Head Office and home working

What we are looking for

We are keen to hear from people who can demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge and experience set out in the job description, including:

• Experience of working in a commercial or business team, ideally within a health or social care environment.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate insights clearly.
• Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, take a proactive approach to problem-solving, and work collaboratively to manage competing priorities and workloads..
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and comfortability with Power BI and commercial systems such as CRM, Docusign or digital contracting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence negotiating, influencing and working diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Problem solving and decision making skills, with experience completing risk assessments and identifying commercial risks.
• Flexibility, motivation and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• A degree qualification, or equivalent relevant experience; a management qualification, financial management and project management experience would be desirable.

Please note that this role does not include line management responsibilities.

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes

Benefits you will love

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Life assurance

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a commercial / business team
• Working in a health or social care environment
• Data analysis and presentation
• Utilisation of commercial systems such as a CRM, docusign etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a commercial / business team
• Working in a health or social care environment
• Data analysis and presentation
• Utilisation of commercial systems such as a CRM, docusign etc.

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

Marie Curie

Address

Hybrid working model with time split between Marie Curie Head Office and home-based working

One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens

London

England

SW11 7BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Hybrid working model with time split between Marie Curie Head Office and home-based working

One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens

London

England

SW11 7BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Ashish Sharma

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,007 to £42,230 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0516-26-0250

Job locations

Hybrid working model with time split between Marie Curie Head Office and home-based working

One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens

London

England

SW11 7BW

United Kingdom

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