Primary Care Network Business Manager

Job summary

This role is for 22.5 to 30 hours per week with a full time equivalent salary of 55k pa.

The North Cotswolds
Primary Care Network is seeking a proactive, skilled, and dedicated Business
Manager to join our team. This exciting opportunity comes at a time of
transition as our current Business Manager prepares for retirement after a
successful tenure. The new Business Manager will play a vital role in ensuring
the continued smooth operation of our five-member GP practices and supporting
the ongoing delivery of high-quality care to our rural community.

This is a fantastic
opportunity for someone with strong leadership, financial, and operational
management skills to make a significant impact in a rural healthcare setting,
while building upon the legacy of collaboration, excellence, and patient-centred
care established by the outgoing Business Manager.

Main duties of the jobThe Primary Care Network
(PCN) Business Manager will lead the strategic, operational, and financial
management of the North Cotswolds PCN. This is an important
leadership role at a pivotal time, as the current Business Manager prepares for
retirement. The new Business Manager will work closely with the Clinical
Director, PCN team, and member practices to maintain operational continuity
while introducing innovative ideas to ensure the networks future growth and
sustainability. The Business Manager will be
responsible for the management and strategic coordination of the PCNs
operations. This includes managing finances, supporting workforce development,
ensuring compliance, and facilitating collaborative working across practices
and with external partners. The role requires a proactive, adaptable individual
with strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

About us North Cotswolds Primary Care
Network is a well-established collaboration of five GP practices serving
a population of approximately 33,500 patients across a large and
picturesque rural footprint in Gloucestershire. We are a
forward-thinking, patient-focused network committed to improving population
health, delivering high-quality services, and working in partnership across
health and care sectors.

Details Date posted
07 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
55,000 a year

full time equivalent

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Flexible working

Reference numberAJob locations

Four Shires Medical Centre Stow Road Moreton in MarshGloucestershireGL
56 0DS
United Kingdom Moore Health Centre Moore Road Bourton-On-The-WaterCHELTENHAMGloucestershireGL
54 2AZ
United Kingdom Stow Surgery Maugerbury Road Stow On The WoldCHELTENHAMGloucestershireGL
54 1AX
United Kingdom Westwood Surgery Bassett RoadNorthleachCHELTENHAMGloucestershireGL
54 3QJ
United Kingdom Campden Surgery Back Ends CHIPPING CAMPDENGloucestershireGL
55 6AU
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Development
Support the Clinical Director
and member practices in the development and implementation of the PCNs
strategic and business plans.
Identify opportunities to
enhance service delivery and patient outcomes across the rural population.
Ensure delivery of national and
local targets, including Network Contract DES requirements.

Operational Management
Oversee and coordinate PCN
projects, services, and staff (e.g., Enhanced Access, ARRS roles, service
pilots).
Ensure effective systems and
processes are in place across the PCN to support operational efficiency.
Maintain excellent communication
and collaboration between member practices, ensuring alignment and cohesion.

Financial Oversight
Prepare and manage the PCNs
budgets, including ARRS and DES funding allocations.
Liaise with accountants and
financial advisers to ensure robust reporting and compliance.
Monitor funding streams and
ensure appropriate and timely use of PCN resources.

Workforce and HR Support
Lead recruitment, onboarding,
and management of the PCN workforce, including ARRS-funded roles.
Support workforce planning and
training initiatives aligned to the rural healthcare needs of the population.
Promote a supportive, inclusive
and values-driven working environment.

Governance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with NHS
England, ICB and local authority requirements,…