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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
421-CORP-3313R
Employer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Harrogate District Hospital
Town
Harrogate
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/09/2025 23:59

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust logo

Business Manager

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at HDH for a Business Manager. We are looking for someone who will support the Director team to achieve objectives, be highly motivated and experienced and able to work in a fast-paced environment, have knowledge of business/adminstrative principles and procedures and organise their own workload in a creative, committed and collaborative way in line with the Trust values, will support the team with a diverse range of activities to deliver the projects/programmes/objectives of the team. 

Main duties of the job

 To provide a comprehensive business support service to the Executive and Non-executive Director Team. This will also include cover with the Corporate Affairs Team providing support to the Director Team and Company Secretary, to include:

 Financial Management:

  • Develop and manage budgets for the relevant Director
  • Monitor expenditure and ensure cost-effectiveness in the delivery of services
  • Prepare financial; reports and forecasts for the relevant Director
  • Identify and implement efficiency savings in line with NHS financial targets

 Strategic Planning:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust wide and service specific strategies
  • Support continuous improvement programmes in line with our 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 as required (including recruitment, appraisals, training)
  • Support workforce planning and role redesign to meet changing service needs
  • Promote staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives in live with our KITE Values.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Hewson on [email protected]

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent professional experience gained in a large complex organisation
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing personal development
  • Experience of managing budgets and controlling expenditure
  • Demonstrable experience of leading and managing teams or projects
  • Experience of developing business plans and or strategies
  • Experience of working in an environment supporting Directors and Senior Leaders
Desirable criteria
  • Training/experience gained in an NHS environment to post grad diploma level or equivalent training/experience
  • General secretarial qualification or equivalent level of experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveHSJ Best places to workMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Hewson
Job title
Corporate Affairs Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01423 557351
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