- Company Name
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Job Title
- Business Manager to the Director of Strategy, Planning & Partnerships
- Job Description
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Job Title: Business Manager to the Director of Strategy, Planning & Partnerships
Role Summary: Provide high‑level executive support to the Director of Strategy, Planning & Partnerships, ensuring seamless communication, planning and delivery of strategic and corporate initiatives across the Health Board. Act as trusted liaison with senior leadership, Welsh Government, partner organisations and external stakeholders.
Expactations: Operate with integrity, discretion and proactive initiative; manage confidential personal, financial and political information; maintain continuity of executive processes; ensure all deliverables meet governance and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Director’s primary communication channel with the CEO, Chair, Executive Directors, governmental bodies, partner organisations and MPs.
- Plan, coordinate and monitor the Director’s workload: diary management, agenda setting, briefing preparation, meeting logistics, and action‑tracking to closure.
- Research, synthesize and produce concise briefings, reports, letters and options on complex topics to support timely decision making.
- Strengthen executive office systems: implement robust correspondence tracking, confidential records management and office protocols for service continuity.
- Coordinate performance review processes for direct reports, ensuring compliance with governance timelines.
- Provide event and visit support: workshops, meetings, and Ministerial/VIP visits, including logistics and stakeholder engagement.
- Engage diplomatically to de‑escalate issues, resolve conflicts and maintain professional relationships.
Required Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication.
- High confidentiality, discretion and strong judgement.
- Advanced planning, time‑management and agenda‑setting.
- Proficiency with office software, record‑keeping systems and confidential documentation.
- Stakeholder and senior leader liaison capabilities.
- Analytical research and briefing formulation.
- Event coordination and logistics planning.
- Problem‑solving, proactive initiative, and integrity.
Required Education & Certifications:
- UK degree or equivalent in business, public administration or related discipline (or recognized qualification).
- Proven experience in a senior executive assistant or business manager role within a complex organisational environment.
- Familiarity with NHS or public‑sector governance preferred.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Chartered Manager, Certified Business Manager) desirable but not mandatory.