Business Manager in Leeds

Company Overview

The company commenced trading on 1 October 2014 and has experienced rapid growth since inception, now operating across multiple locations in the UK and Europe. They provide SPV management services across 27 asset classes, building on initial capability across education and healthcare, and now active across many additional social infrastructure sectors, street lighting, renewables and environmental services. They have over £4bn of assets under management across 200+ contracts. Services are delivered by a multi-disciplined team of over 200 people, and the company generates an annual turnover in excess of £28m. The business anticipates further growth in the coming years, with existing engagements under long-term contracts and visibility of a healthy pipeline of additional contracts.

Role Overview

The Business Manager will provide local human resource (HR) support in the Leeds and Manchester offices, provide day-to-day office management, assist with maintaining compliance documentation associated with the Integrated Management System (IMS), and provide light business development support, including marketing and social media activities.

Desired Qualifications (guide)

• Degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field.
• Relevant vocational qualifications or apprenticeship that aligns with the requirements.
• Relevant certifications in HR or management system compliance are advantageous.

Skills & Experience

• +5 years’ experience in office management or business administration.
• Familiarity with HR processes and management system compliance requirements.
• Strong organisation and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with marketing tools.

Personal Attributes

• Dependable & Responsible: consistently meets deadlines and delivers quality work.
• Adaptable: comfortable with change and able to adjust to new priorities quickly.
• Strong Work Ethic: self-motivated and committed to achieving goals.
• Team Player: works well with others, values collaboration, and supports colleagues.
• Problem-Solver: thinks critically and finds effective solutions under pressure.
• Excellent Communication Skills: clear, concise and professional.
• Positive Attitude: brings enthusiasm and optimism to the workplace.
• Organised: manages time and tasks efficiently to meet objectives.
• Proactive: takes initiative without waiting for instructions.
• Attention to Detail: ensures accuracy and quality in all work.

Principal Responsibilities

Note: This section describes responsibilities across the roles. (Sub-sections below specify location- or function-specific tasks.)

HR Support (Leeds & Manchester)

• Assist with recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and coordinating with recruiters and candidates.
• Support staff onboarding processes and maintain accurate induction materials for local offices.
• Update and manage local HR documentation and ensure compliance with company policies.

Office Management (Leeds)

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, including facilities management and vendor coordination.
• Ensure a safe and efficient working environment for staff.
• Manage office supplies and liaise with service providers as needed.
• Assist Directors and senior employees on ad-hoc tasks, including diary/meeting management and arranging travel and accommodation.
• Organise staff events and celebrations.

IMS Compliance Support

• Assist with Integrated Management System (IMS) tasks, including maintaining compliance documentation.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to keep compliance records up to date.

Business Development Support

• Update pitchbooks, marketing collateral and support the development of tenders, bids and proposals, as required.
• Contribute to social media and marketing initiatives in line with company strategy.
• Provide administrative support for business development activities and client engagement.
• Assist with award submissions and marketing events.