Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
The ability to strike a balance between challenging and supportive, with objective views given at all times.
- Skills
Analyse, interpret and act upon a range of different sources of complex information
- Skills
Ability to coordinate and prioritise a range of different streams and activities
- Experience
Evidence of leading or supporting large-scale programmes or projects.
- Experience
Experience of developing service and divisional-level business plans.
- Experience
Evidence of leading the delivery of CIP programmes.
- Experience
Experience of developing and utilising key frameworks for programme management.
- Qualifications
Bachelor’s qualification in business management or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
- Qualifications
Qualification in programme management
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Qualification in change management methodology (e.g. Lean)
- Qualifications
Financial qualification
Job overview
West Suffolk NHS Trust is looking for an experienced and motivated Business Manager to join the Strategy & Transformation Team.
Working closely with divisional leaders, senior clinicians and operational teams, you will use your project management, analytical and business-planning expertise to support the development and delivery of business plans, business cases, cost improvement plans and service improvement projects.
We are looking for someone who can work independently, confidently influence senior stakeholders, and enjoys building strong relationships, solving problems and making a measurable difference in a complex environment. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape efficient, well-planned services that deliver better outcomes for patients and our communities.
For further information contact Renu Mandal at renu.mandal@wsh.nhs.uk.
Interview date planned for Friday 23 October 2026.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to support the development and delivery clinical divisions’ business plans, Cost Improvement Plans (CIPs), and agreed projects.
The post holder will work collaboratively with senior clinicians and professionals to scope, develop, and deliver efficient, well-planned, and sustainable services.
The post holder will provide technical project management expertise to support divisional triumvirates to deliver meaningful change, and evidence success.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
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This advert is for Business Manager with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Business manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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