Business Manager

Business Manager – Public Sector

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £25.26 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary – Until April 2027

## About the Role

LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Business Manager to support the effective delivery, financial management and continuous improvement of public sector services in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and highly organised professional with experience in business planning, budget monitoring, performance management and service improvement. Working closely with senior management, you will help ensure services operate efficiently, deliver value for money and meet organisational objectives.

## Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review budget reports, financial forecasts and management information.

Support financial planning, budget adjustments and effective resource allocation.

Develop and monitor performance management frameworks, targets and service improvement plans.

Lead business improvement initiatives and support organisational change.

Develop and maintain effective business continuity and risk management arrangements.

Support workforce planning, HR processes and operational service delivery.

Monitor systems and processes to improve efficiency, performance and value for money.

Manage relationships with internal teams, senior managers and external stakeholders.

Coordinate responses to complaints, Freedom of Information requests and Subject Access Requests.

Support senior management with reporting, meetings, service planning and corporate compliance.

Provide leadership and coordination of business support functions as required.
## Essential Requirements

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Significant experience in business management, operational management or service improvement.
Strong knowledge of financial management, budget monitoring and forecasting.
Experience of performance management, business planning and organisational change.
Understanding of HR, business continuity, risk management and business support processes.
Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and management information systems.
Ability to produce accurate reports and present complex information clearly.
Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within deadlines.
A Level 4 qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Previous experience within local government or another public sector organisation would be particularly advantageous.

## Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a varied and influential role, supporting senior management and contributing directly to service performance and improvement.
With an hourly rate of £25.26 PAYE and a temporary assignment running until April 2027, the position offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a busy public sector environment.

## Apply Today

If you're an experienced Business Manager with strong financial, operational and performance management skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Elliott at LYNX Employment Services for further information.
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