Trust Leadership Team Business ManagerNHS

Job summary

Band: 7

Staff group: Administrative and Clerical

Reports to: Chief Officer, Isle of Wight

Hours: Full time (37. 5 per week)

Contract: 6 months secondment

Base: Isle of Wight

Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Business Manager to provide comprehensive support to the Isle of Wight Chief Officer and Trust Leadership Team.

As a key member of the Trust Leadership Team, you will play an important role in ensuring that the team operates effectively, remains well coordinated and maintains oversight of organisational priorities. You will provide high-quality analysis, project and programme management, executive-level support and assurance on progress, risks and delivery across the Trust's Acute and Ambulance services.

This is a varied and high-profile role requiring sound judgement, discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with senior leaders and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, helping to coordinate complex programmes of work, resolve issues and support effective executive decision-making.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a credible, confident and adaptable individual who can operate effectively at a senior level. You will be able to build trusted relationships, exercise sound judgement and maintain a high level of accuracy while working under pressure. You will have a degree and preferably a masters in a relevant subject matter area.

If you feel you have the skills to operate in a dynamic fast paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities we would like to hear from you.

Job description

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.