Job summary
- Main area
- Administrative and Clerical
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months (Interim position)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 354-CO-21919-1
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Portland House
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Business Manager to the Chief Nursing Officer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Come and join us
We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that tools like AI are becoming part of everyday life and you may choose to use them when preparing your application. We welcome this, as long as what you submit reflects your own experience, skills and voice. AI can be helpful for structuring or refining your answers, but it should not replace your own examples or create content that isn’t based on your real experience.
Our recruitment process is designed to get to know you, and we’ll explore your examples further at interview, so it’s important your application genuinely represents what you bring. You can read more about using AI in applications and interviews on our recruitment process page.
We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.
Job overview
We are seeking expressions of interest for a Band 6 Business Manager to join the Nursing Directorate on a temporary basis for a period of twelve months from 22 June 2026.
This is a valuable development opportunity to provide a full business support service to the CNO and work closely with senior nursing colleagues in the coordination of key pieces of work for the directorate. We are seeking someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable working at pace, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. A full job description is attached for your reference.
Application requirement: Please send a Word document version of your personal statement and CV in one document to [email protected]. Those who do not send this will not be considered for interview. This is in addition to the NHS application form.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st July 2026
Main duties of the job
The day-to-day organisation of the Directorate office.
Understanding the overall priorities of the Chief Officer and interpreting these through effective diary planning, management, and facilitation of delivery.
Scheduling, monitoring, and following up on commitments made by the Chief Officer.
Establishing, maintaining, and continually reviewing and improving effective administrative protocols and working practices within the Directorate.
Assisting the Chief Officer in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Directorate-specific policies, protocols, and related systems.
Representing the Directorate and making delegated decisions on behalf of the Chief Officer at an appropriate level.
Managing the operation of Directorate-specific information systems
Supporting the Chief Officer and Support Team in developing, implementing, and maintaining Directorate policies, protocols, and systems.
Making delegated decisions on behalf of the Directorate in relation to performance or business matters.
Holding delegated budgetary responsibility for expenditure relating to the Chief Officer’s budget and assigned project budgets.
Line managing administrative staff within the Directorate, including regular supervision and annual appraisals, with involvement of the Chief Officer in objective setting.
Representing the Directorate at internal and external meetings as required.
Working for our organisation
- has a strong track record in administrative and business support,
- is collaborative, compassionate and an effective communicator,
- has experience working with Executive teams,
- demonstrates a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.
What we offer:
You will join an ambitious organisation that values innovation, development and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Summary:
- Build effective working relationships across the Trust
- Support a culture of performance management within the Directorate
- Develop and manage systems to support the Chief Officer and the smooth running of the Directorate
- Ensure effective communication, audit, and information systems are in place
- Act as the main point of contact for business support within the Directorate
- Arrange and support meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking actions
- Provide high‑quality administrative and secretarial support to agreed standards and timescales
- Manage and prioritise correspondence, including emails
- Produce, analyse, and present performance and business information to support decision‑making
- Identify and resolve data issues and anomalies
- Handle sensitive business information appropriately
- Ensure effective performance management and reporting arrangements are in place
- Provide activity and financial information to support Executive decision‑making
- Support service planning, improvement, and change through clear communication of information
- Provide project support, including planning, monitoring progress, and reporting
- Contribute to Directorate objectives and manage designated projects as required
Staff Management:
Take part in recruitment panels for administrative staff, acting as Chair where required.
Line manage nominated administrative staff within the Directorate and Executive Support Team.
Provide full line management, including supervision, appraisals, absence management, recruitment, and handling performance, grievance, and disciplinary matters.
Financial:
To be an authorised signatory for purchases as specified by the Chief Officer authorising petty cash payments, travel arrangements, meeting expenses and appropriate agency timesheets.
To monitor relevant budgets highlighting any concerns to the Chief Officer.
General:
Maintain a professional and confidential approach when supporting the Chief Officer.
Take part in the Trust’s supervision and appraisal process.
Complete personal development activities as agreed with the Chief Officer.
Carry out additional duties requested by senior managers that are appropriate to the role.
Understand, promote, and work in line with the vision and values of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant degree or diploma level qualification or equivalent experience plus training & experience to post graduate diploma level.
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of business case procedures
- Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
- Experience and evidence of leading on a project or directly supporting via a project management process
- Experience of performance monitoring
- Experience of managing or maintaining data management systems.
- Experience of servicing meetings and taking minutes
- Experience of line management of staff
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophie Lofts
- Job title
- Business Manager to the Chief Nursing Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07896592389
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