Business Support Manager

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful
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Are you an experienced leader with a passion for service improvement, people management and delivering high-quality support services? We are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Business Support Manager to play a pivotal role within the South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership Business Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead diverse teams across community and acute hospital services, influence strategic change, manage key projects, and drive innovation that directly supports patient care and staff experience.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading transformational change, and want to make a meaningful impact across health and social care services, we'd love to hear from you. You will be based at Biggart Hospital, Prestwick. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 2 years
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Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

36.00 hours per week (Monday to Friday).

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

As Business Support Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to a wide range of administrative and support functions across community and acute hospital services. You will manage and develop high-performing teams, oversee significant staffing and financial resources, and ensure the delivery of effective, efficient and person-centred support services. Working closely with senior leaders and clinical colleagues, you will lead service improvement initiatives, manage projects, support organisational change, and ensure compliance with governance, information management and health and safety requirements.

This varied and influential role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference to staff, services and the communities we serve while helping to shape the future of integrated health and social care services across South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership.

• Educated to Degree level in Business Administration or relevant management experience.
• Postgraduate qualification or evidence of equivalent experiential knowledge
• Extensive managerial experience, leadership, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Extensive Project Management experience with the ability to demonstrate successful implementation of departmental improvements, developments and changes; to post Graduate level of knowledge or equivalent experience
• Proven Management experience working with HR issues within a large organisation
• Administration experience required, preferably within NHS
• Excellent…