Business Manager

Business Manager

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

• Do you have a strong track record of leading and embedding business planning within the public sector?
• Are you passionate about developing efficient processes across teams?
• Are you experienced at leading team continuous development plans?

There is a rare but exciting opportunity for a Business Manager to join London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).

London’s VRU is focused on stopping violence before it happens through an approach that is rooted in prevention and early intervention. We use research, data and intelligence to better understand why violence occurs and we take action to prevent it now, and in the long-term.

We are a team of specialists who use our expertise to work in partnership with communities, local authorities, the NHS, public health, the police, schools and colleges and charities, to co-ordinate efforts and bring about change.

The VRU is a voice and champion for young people, families and communities.

We are looking for an experienced Business Manager with public sector experience who can ensure business functions of the VRU are working efficiently and business needs are met successfully through effective business planning. This will include leading business sustainability options going forward across the team, further developing our income opportunity plans.

This will include managing a small team and budget as well as close working and support for senior management and leadership. The post holder will have oversight of forward planning in relation to team development, leadership in relation to building team building and culture and coordination of team business requirements.

Want to find out more about the VRU?

Click here to learn more about the VRU, as told by our Young People’s Action Group.

You can also find out more about the VRU by visiting our website.

If you have a question about this role, please contact Karina Wane- Henry by emailing .uk

Applying for the Role

Candidates wishing to apply must upload their CV accordingly, complete their personal profile and answer the supporting questions. Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria and competency framework outlined in the attached job description.

Please note that you will not be able to go back and edit your application once you have pressed the submit button. We advise all candidates to make note of the supplementary questions and draft their answers outside of the recruitment portal.

MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process; therefore, please do not write any identifiable information (such as your name, pronouns or any personal information) within your supporting question answers or introductory statement.

We will not be using information from CVs for shortlisting scoring and candidates will only be assessed against our application criteria.

We would also advise candidates to avoid using Chat GPT in preparing answers.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance submitting your application, please email .uk

Political Restriction

Political Restriction: under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011), all MOPAC staff members will be politically restricted without the right to apply for an exemption.

Security Vetting Clearance

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo the necessary security vetting, which may take around eight weeks to complete. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK continuously for at least the last three years.

Reward and Benefits

In addition to an excellent salary and civil service pension with 28.97% employer contribution, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 32.5 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan and flexible working arrangements.

Where are we based?

We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge) and Newlands Park (postcode SE26). On average, staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, which may differ depending on the role requirements.

Got a query on the recruitment process?

If you have a question about the recruitment process, please get in touch with a member of the HR team via email at .uk

We are a disability-confident employer. MOPAC guarantees an interview to any applicant that declares that they have a disability, providing they meet the minimum standards for the job role. These standards are defined in the job description and will often be listed as essential or desirable skills.

• Application closing date: Sunday, 23 February 2025 - 23:59.
• Interview date: w/c 10 March/17 March 2025.