Business Manager

Business ManagerGet Set to lead a service where structure, accountability and high standards turn public funding into real outcomes for people.

About the RoleThis role exists to make sure employability services do what they are meant to do: deliver results, protect quality, and properly support people.

You will be accountable for the operational delivery, performance and quality of a contract.

Success is measured clearly

outcomes achieved, KPIs met, and teams performing consistently. This is a leadership role with clear ownership of results.

What This Role Is Really AboutThis is not strategic oversight from a distance.

You will be close to performance, data and people. Targets exist because outcomes matter. Data matters because decisions must be fair and evidence-led. Standards matter because services must be safe, compliant and credible.

You will need to balance empathy with challenge. Progress will not always be neat. Consistency is what delivers impact over time.

EnvironmentYou will operate in a regulated, publicly funded environment: inspection-ready, outcome-focused and professionally run. Structure matters here.

What You Will Do- Lead teams to consistently achieve contractual KPIs and job outcomes

• Set clear performance expectations and act early where delivery is at risk
• Develop Team Leaders and Advisors to work with confidence and discipline
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance and data integrity standards are met at all times
• Use performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement actions
• Plan resources, caseloads and capacity to maintain stable delivery
• Manage operational risk calmly and decisively
• Build credible relationships with commissioners and partners
• Take responsibility for funded delivery and value for money
• Drive continuous improvement, not quick fixes

What Makes Someone Successful HereThey do not avoid difficult conversations. They are comfortable owning results. They use data to guide action, not opinion. They lead with clarity, consistency and professionalism. They care about people and understand that outcomes require discipline.

What You Will BringEssential

• Experience leading teams in a target-driven environment
• Evidence of delivering against contractual KPIs
• Experience in regulated or publicly funded services
• Confidence managing performance and underperformance
• Clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Resilience under pressure

Trainable

• Contract-specific knowledge
• Internal systems and reporting tools

A Day in the RoleYou might start by reviewing performance data and identifying risks. This could be followed by a call with a Team Leader where outcomes are slipping, a safeguarding check that needs tightening, or a commissioner conversation about delivery confidence.

You will spend time coaching advisors, not rescuing them, and making decisions early rather than delaying them.

What You Will Get From This Role- Senior operational leadership experience

• Clear accountability and authority
• Development in data-led decision making
• Exposure to commissioner relationships
• Support from senior operational leaders
• Career progression in a growing organisation

You will be able to point to real outcomes you have delivered.

You will also receive

• Vitality (GP access, mental health and physio support)
• IncentFit (earn up to £360 for staying active)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension with 5% employer / 3% employee contribution
• Increased annual leave with service

ValuesAt Get Set UK, we are Ambitious, we take Pride in what we do, we are Considerate, we Own It and we Inspire. We are looking for people who bring these values to their work consistently.

Why Join Get Set UKWe are a growing organisation delivering high-impact services. We support tens of thousands of people into work and skills, strengthen communities through disciplined delivery, and value professionalism, ownership and outcomes.

Recruitment ProcessWe review every application carefully and expect a clear, concise CV showing what you have achieved. You will complete short scenario-based questions as part of your application, which must be completed in full.

If progressed, you may be invited to a telephone or video screening interview. Successful candidates may complete a short work-based assessment within 48 hours, followed by a hiring manager interview. We look for candidates who show commitment throughout the process.

EligibilityThis role is subject to appropriate safeguarding and vetting checks.

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Get Set for a better tomorrow. Apply today.

Additional information

We reserve the right to close applications early and encourage early applications. Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients. Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.

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