Executive Business Manager

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are seeking an Executive Business Manager (EBM) to support the smooth running of the Corporate Office, identify opportunities for improved ways of working, and ensure the CEO Office operates proactively, efficiently and with the highest standards of discretion and organisational awareness. The role will manage the flow of information, decisions, and actions across the CEO's portfolio; support executive and board decision‑making; and ensure alignment with organisational priorities and governance requirements.

Main duties of the job:

• Run the CEO/Corporate Office effectively coordinating policies, processes and information flows, tracking actions and escalating issues as needed.
• Be the hub for senior stakeholders, acting as the central contact for the CEO/Associate Director, Board members, senior leaders and external partners, ensuring timely engagement and alignment with governance colleagues.
• Keep a well‑organised office environment and handle complex, sensitive and occasionally contentious information with strong judgement, clarity and confidentiality.
• Proactively manage the CEO's diary and forward plan ensuring aligning commitments to priorities, organising schedules/briefings, coordinating senior meetings and appraisal cycles, and ensuring high‑quality packs are prepared in advance.
• Ensure the CEO is fully briefed for Board/Committee and other engagements, with clear visibility of key issues, risks and decisions, and that work follows the right governance routes.
• Plan, monitor and progress activity against organisational priorities, commissioning/quality‑assuring papers and providing analytical support (synthesis, action and commitment tracking).

About us:

• We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.
• Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.
• Flexible working – Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.
• Exclusive discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card.
• Time to recharge – Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities such as Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity.
• Tailored Development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.

Person Specification:

• Degree level qualification or extensive equivalent experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of executive business support, governance and organisational operations in complex environments.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to executive support, governance or organisational effectiveness.
• Advanced practical knowledge gained through significant experience supporting a CEO, Board or Executive Team in a complex organisation.
• In‑depth understanding of private and executive office operations, including information flows, governance and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate governance and assurance processes, including Board and committee activity.
• Detailed understanding of information governance, confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive or complex information.
• Knowledge of NHS, public sector or ALB governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting ministerial or national stakeholder engagement.
• Professional qualification, diploma or training in governance, business administration, project management or leadership support.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.