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Job Description:
Business Manager - Public Sector Assurance (PSA)
London & Bristol - Flexibility/Hybrid working available
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in government and the NHS to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our Public Sector Team is the largest supplier of external audit, grants and value for money audit to local government and the NHS. We make a difference to the financial sustainability, governance and performance of key public sector organisations who protect the vulnerable and provide key services to communities. You will be joining a successful and growing team of 470 people who care deeply about the sector that they work in and the people they work with.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
You will be reporting to the Partner team, led by our Head of Public Sector Assurance. You will perform a range of tasks to ensure PSAs productivity and efficiency including implementing business strategies, evaluating regional and business unit performances, and coordinating operations. Your ultimate goal will be to ensure the profitability of PSAs activities and to drive sustainable development and long-term success. This will include:
business plan development
designing operational plans for each region and operational unit
ensuring that each region and business unit has the adequate and suitable resources
supporting each region and business unit to organize and coordinate operations to ensure maximum productivity; and
work with the People Team to ensure that people are managed effectively and receive feedback and coaching.
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a business manager the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
Experience as business manager or relevant role.
BSc/Ba or MSc/MA in Business Management or another relevant business management qualification
It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
Experience as business manager or relevant role.
Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems.
Good understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques.
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
