At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of impactful business cases for health security projects.
- Company: Join the UK Health Security Agency, dedicated to protecting public health.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in public health while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in business case development and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44550 - 54450 £ per year.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods. We provide scientific and operational leadership, working with local, national and international partners to protect the public’s health and build the nation’s health security capability.
Job overview: The role will work directly within the UK Health Security Campus (UKHSC) Programme, as part of the Business Case team and as part of the wider programme delivery team. The overall aim of the UKHSC Programme is to deliver new modern fit for purpose science facilities and create a hub for the scientific capabilities the UK needs to deliver on the key health security objectives. The UKHSC Programme aims to enhance and replace existing UKHSA infrastructure, most importantly its high-containment laboratories, which are essential for protecting the nation against potentially highly infectious diseases.
As a Business Case Manager for the UKHSC Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Programme, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end development of bespoke Green-Book five-case model business cases to secure approval and funding for the development of the supporting infrastructure the Programme is seeking to replace and enhance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
- Co-ordinates the planning, development, drafting and oversees the production of business cases for the programme, ensuring that all relevant organisational factors for change are incorporated and it adheres to Green-Book requirements.
- Drafts discrete sections of business cases, in partnership with assigned case leads and supporting stakeholders.
- Provides guidance and advice to project teams on business case requirements, the HMT five-case model, and requirements for approval.
- Outlines the governance routes for approval, and prepares supporting documents for submission to appropriate boards, ensuring that all actions have an assigned owner and are completed effectively.
- Incorporates lessons learned from similar projects to inform future business case preparation.
- Develops techniques to maintain business case validity through project lifecycles.
- Co-ordinates with stakeholders to ensure benefits are identified and managed, the business case remains affordable, and the correct procurement methodologies are implemented.
- Identifies and monitors project risks and issues, develops mitigation actions and escalates as necessary, collaborating with related projects to manage interdependencies.
- Use digital tools and data analytics to develop robust business cases, assess project viability and track benefits realisation.
- Be an active member of the UKHSA Project Delivery Profession Community.
The job holder will be supported to work towards achieving Government Project Delivery Accreditation where they do not already hold this. The above is an outline of the tasks, responsibility and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required by their line manager.
Essential role criteria:
- Experience of business case development, preferably in a project delivery environment.
- Ability to, and experience of identifying, planning and tracking benefits.
- Working knowledge of governance, budgeting and cost management with an awareness of risk and issue management and business change and implementation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with the ability to influence and challenge.
- Experienced in using digital tools and performing data analysis to support decision making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrable through evidence of presenting information at the right level and at the correct time.
- Relevant Project Management qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile, Better Business Cases) or similar qualifications/knowledge in Project management.
Benefits of working at UKHSA include:
- Generous annual leave: 26 days for the first 5 years of continuous service, 28 days after 5 years of continuous service, 32 days after 10 years of continuous service, plus public holidays and one privilege day for the King’s birthday.
- Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving.
- Access to a retail discounts and cashback site.
- Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours).
- A generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave package.
UKHSA operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow, providing greater flexibility about how and where we work.
Locations
Business Case Manager in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool employer: UK Health Security Agency
At UKHSA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and professional growth. As a Lead Cyber Security Architect, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on public health security while enjoying competitive salaries, including a market pay supplement, and the flexibility of remote work. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you will continuously enhance your skills in a supportive environment dedicated to safeguarding national services.
