Strategic Business Manager

Strategic Business Manager

Hybrid working | Full Time | Fixed Term until 31 May 2027

Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the heart of organisational change?
Do you enjoy influencing at senior level, shaping priorities, and turning strategy into tangible outcomes?

We are looking for a Strategic Business Manager to act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping drive transformation, resilience and performance across a major public service organisation.

About the role

In this high‑profile role, you will work alongside Executive Directors and their Directorate Management Teams. You will provide strategic business management leadership in order to assist decision‑making at the highest level. You will have exceptional communication and organisational skills as you will be required to connect people across various disciplines such as, finance, digital, procurement and governance to ensure priorities are aligned, resources are optimised, and services deliver real value for communities.

You will:

• Shape and deliver directorate business strategies aligned to corporate priorities
• Lead and influence cross‑functional transformation and improvement projects
• Provide expert insight on governance, performance, risk and business continuity
• Produce high‑quality reports and contribute to business cases to inform senior decision‑making
• Use data and insight to drive performance, innovation and value for money

About you

You will bring senior‑level experience in strategic business management, ideally within local government or a large, complex organisation. You are comfortable operating at pace, influencing across boundaries, and turning complexity into clear strategic direction.

You are likely to have:

• Significant experience in strategic or partnership‑based business management
• A strong track record of working with enabling functions such as HR, Finance, IT and Procurement

• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and lead through change
• A data‑driven mindset, with the ability to turn insight into action

Why join us?

This is a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public services in Northumberland, delivering meaningful outcomes, driving innovation, and ensuring long‑term sustainability for the organisation and the communities it serves.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Alison Elsdon, Director of Finance and Procurement at Alison.Elsdon@northumberland.gov.uk

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