Business Manager
We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead the efficient and effective management of the PSHE Association’s business and services, including oversight of the business pipeline and financial functions.
The PSHE Association is the national body for PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) education – the school curriculum subject that supports children and young people's mental and physical health, relationships, safety, economic wellbeing and careers.
A charity and membership organisation, the Association supports a national network of over 50,000 teachers and schools with resources, training, guidance and advice. We work nationally to raise PSHE education standards for all children including in partnership with a range of leading charities, government bodies, corporates and other partners.This is an exciting time for us as we are expanding our services to meet growing demand.
Working in close collaboration with our two Directorates, this role will require the post-holder to lead on and manage new bids, tenders and proposals, and to support the ongoing project management of successful contracts and grants. The Business Manager will also play a key role in supporting the Training and Events Team and Subject Specialist team in developing a new on-demand training offer via our Learning Management System (LMS).
The post is offered on a full time (32 hours per week), permanent basis with a six-month probationary period. The PSHE Association is a shorter working week employer meaning that employees work a nine-day fortnight with every second Friday off.Purpose
To lead the efficient and effective running of the PSHE Association’s business and workstreams, including leading and supporting the Directorates in the delivery of our services
To oversee the pipeline and financial functions, working closely with our accountants and office manager
To lead the development of submissions for bids/tenders and proposals for clients, and provide project management support for roll-out and delivery of successful bidsTo work with the senior leadership team to develop new services in priority growth areas, undertake market research, and support implementation of new services
To oversee the operations of our training and events offer, including leading and supporting the operations team to fulfil its duties in these areas and ensure successful integration of any new or improved systems and processes
To implement and maintain systems and processes that optimise efficiency across the organisation
To work with the senior leadership team on ensuring a strategic approach to business and operations that optimises our ability to serve and grow our membership and member services
Required experience
We expect applicants to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas:
Business management or a similar role in a charity, membership body, or a relevant sector (e.g. education, health, services for children and young people)Managing budgets, business pipelines, performance measures, and financial reporting on income and expenditure
Drafting bids, tenders or funding applications
Managing contracts and/or grants from drafting through to ongoing project management, completion and evaluation
Project management
Line management
Please visit the PSHE Association website for a full job description and personal specification