Business Manager

We are delighted to be partnering with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to source a number a of Business Managers to join them on a permanent basis.

Role: Business Manager

Location: City Hall, E16 1ZE

Working arrangement: City Hall 2/3 days per week. This is non negotiable

Salary: starting salary is £52,305, plus employer pension contribution of 6.8% and 30 days annual leave

This is a unique opportunity to join the GLA within a newly forming Business Management and Performance function that sits at the heart of the organisation. The team will support directorates that deliver critical services to London and will play a key role in ensuring effective governance, business planning, performance management, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, and preparation for political scrutiny.

These roles will work across a range of specialist areas including People, Facilities Management, Data & Digital, Executive Support, Finance, Procurement and Legal, ensuring priorities are coordinated and delivered consistently

The successful candidates will help establish new ways of working, improve processes, create consistency across teams and ensure that key deadlines, reporting requirements and governance activities are delivered effectively.

Why Join the GLA?

• Opportunity to work at the centre of London's government and support the Mayor of London and London Assembly.
• Exposure to high-profile public sector work and political decision-making.
• Chance to build and shape a newly established team from the ground up
• Significant career development opportunities across the wider GLA.
• Opportunity to influence organisational performance, governance and strategic outcomes.
• Work alongside senior leaders in a fast-paced and highly visible environment.

Key Responsibilities

• The mayors questions and data packs for the London Assembly , scrutinizing the data
• Coordinate directorate-wide business management activities.
• Support budget planning, monitoring and financial reporting.
• Prepare information for London Assembly Committees and Budget & Performance Committees.
• Coordinate responses to Mayor's Questions (MQs) and other governance requests.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and performance measures.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal and other corporate functions.
• Improve business processes and implement consistent ways of working.
• Support audit preparation and ensure follow-up actions are tracked.
• Produce reports, briefings and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
• Identify risks, resolve issues and ensure deadlines are met.
• Supporting business areas, People Function, Data and Digital, Facilities and Exec Support
• Liaising with HRBP's and FBP's
• Performance against published KPI's

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong business management or business support experience.
• Experience operating within complex organisations.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Experience working with budgets, governance, performance reporting or business planning.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence working with senior leaders.
• Ability to build relationships and influence others.
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure.

Highly Desirable

• Public sector experience.
• Experience working within local government, central government, arm's-length bodies or similar organisations.
• Experience supporting politically sensitive environments.
• Knowledge of governance, scrutiny and committee processes.
• Experience managing or improving business processes and operating models.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Have a proven track record of delivery.
• Can quickly assess a problem and introduce practical solutions.
• Are naturally organised and process-driven.
• Take ownership and accountability.
• Are proactive rather than reactive.
• Build relationships and pick up the phone rather than relying solely on email.
• Demonstrate resilience and reliability.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Are collaborative and team-focused.
• Understand the realities of public sector scrutiny and governance

To discuss these roles in more detail, please apply now and we will be in touch. Alternatively, please email Leanne.Rocca@reed.com