Business Manager

£54,000–£55,000 | Full Time | Monday–Friday | Solihull A senior role with the opportunity to make a real difference We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded

Business Manager

to join a well-established, independent,single-site, care home in Solihull. This is an opportunity to take a genuinely influential role within a small organisation where decisions are made locally. Working directly with the

Trustees and Registered Care Manager , you will have real scope to improve how the organisation operates and help shape its future. The Registered Care Manager leads the delivery and quality of care. The Business Manager will take ownership of the

non-care business functions , ensuring the organisation is well managed, financially sound, compliant and continually developing. The Role This is a broad senior management position combining operational leadership with business development. Key responsibilities will include: Working with Trustees and the Care Manager to turn strategic objectives into practical plans and measurable actions. Providing management information, reports and recommendations to Trustees. Overseeing budgets, financial controls, contracts, suppliers and commercial effectiveness, working closely with the Finance & Payroll Manager. Maintaining effective governance, risk management and compliance systems. Ensuring policies and procedures are reviewed annually, remain current and are properly implemented. Leading HR administration and workforce processes, including recruitment, onboarding, absence management and employment procedures. Overseeing appropriate health & safety systems, premises requirements and contractors. Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and organisational performance. Taking ownership of projects and ensuring agreed actions are delivered. Marketing & Business Development An important part of the role will be helping the organisation develop and maintain a strong position for the future. You will take responsibility for an

annual

marketing strategy to deliver sustainable occupancy levels , raising the profile of the home within Solihull and the surrounding community, developing relationships with relevant local organisations and professionals. About You We are looking for an experienced manager who is comfortable taking ownership and making things happen. You will bring broad business or operational management experience across areas such as

finance, HR, governance, compliance and operations. You will be commercially aware, highly organised and confident working with senior stakeholders or a Board/Trustees. Importantly, you will be able to move comfortably between strategic thinking and hands-on implementation. We are looking for someone who wants to

develop an organisation rather than simply maintain existing systems

and who is attracted to the values and purpose of an independent, not-for-profit organisation. Previous care-home experience is not essential.

Relevant experience could come from care, healthcare, charities, education, hospices, regulated services or other sectors. For the right person, it offers an unusual combination of

senior business responsibility, autonomy and social purpose . Contact: For more information or to apply please send your CV or contact Morgan Parkes Recruitment. Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We operate a strict equal opportunities policy. Personal data you supply will be used for contacting you via telephone or email about our service. Your data will be kept securely and retained in line with GDPR regulations. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data for the specified purpose at any time.

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