Public Health Business Manager in Winchester

Hampshire County Council’s Public Health team is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our residents and reducing inequalities across the county. We work collaboratively with partners to deliver statutory public health functions, support evidence-based decision making, and drive positive outcomes for local communities.

Joining our Public Health team as an experienced and highly organised Business Manager, you’ll lead our administration function and play an integral role in enabling the team to operate effectively across governance, financial, workforce and operational processes. This is a key role within a busy and friendly team, ensuring the smooth running of business operations and supporting the effective delivery of statutory public health functions. You’ll manage a small administration team and provide high level business and governance support to senior leaders, including the Director of Public Health.

What you’ll do: This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will:

• Lead and manage a small administration team, providing direction, support and development to ensure a high-quality service across Public Health.
• Oversee the allocation of administrative and PA support across the team, including direct support to senior leaders.
• Manage agendas, papers and accurate minutes for key management meetings.
• Support the team through Hampshire County Council’s democratic processes, providing governance and democratic support, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Provide financial and HR support, including budget monitoring, invoice processing, recruitment and induction coordination.
• Oversee Freedom of Information (FOI) and complaints processes, together with our team’s risk register, coordinating timely and high-quality responses.

What we’re looking for: A proactive, organised and detail‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, you’ll bring:

• Experience in a senior administrative, office management or business support role and a good understanding of administrative best practice, data protection and confidentiality.
• Proven experience of managing or supervising staff and coordinating workloads effectively.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality services and strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative, adaptable and resilient approach and excellent communication skills, with confidence in working with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting governance processes, meetings or committees.
• Strong IT and digital skills, including Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• The ability to problem solve, use sound judgment and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment with a welcoming and collaborative team culture, where people are encouraged to grow and succeed. Value the excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that can make a real impact on public health outcomes and benefit communities across Hampshire. The chance to work closely with senior leaders, including the Director and Deputy Director of Public Health. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Travel Requirements: You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

Values Based Recruitment: We are passionate about our values: Collaborative, Equalities-driven, Outcome focussed, Sustainable. We practice values-based recruitment in Public Health and invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our values in your application. The interview for the role will also be values based and will explore how you will be able to contribute to these.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.