Business Support Manager at Serco Plc

Mawgan-In-Meneage, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Support Management, HR Activities, Financial Services, Operational Support, Contract Performance, Data Protection, Security, People Management, Continuous Improvement, Management Processes, MoD Legislation, Leadership, Decision-Making, IT Skills, Procurement, Payroll Services

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Business Support Manager RNAS Culdrose, Helston Competitive salary plus benefits Permanent- 38 hours per week- Monday- Friday Serco are recruiting for a Business Support Manager to join the team based at RNAS Culdrose in Helston. This role will be responsible for the effective delivery and overall management of the Serco Business Support functions and services across Royal Navy Support portfolio across RNAS Culdrose and RNAS Yeovilton and the management of the Serco Support Services staff who deliver these activities. Main Accountabilities: Responsible to the Deputy Contract Manager/AESAS Support Manager to provide business support services to the contract, by leading on contract HR activities (absence management, appraisals, disciplinaries, investigations, workforce leave management, recruitment/succession/contingency planning, and communications champion). Ensuring financial services (payroll, invoicing, and procurement) activities are conducted and overseen, and support commercial organic growth opportunities, and lead on continuous improvement activities to identify cost control efficiencies and improve margin and revenue. Provide business operational support leading on business continuity, operational risk, contract performance measurement and reporting, contract improvement plans, management information, GDPR Champion, and security focus. Manage the Serco Business Support Services teams and staff who deliver the contracted support services and associated activities by: Liaising with the customer where Serco staff are working in a blended workforce under customer control. Conduct performance appraisals, mentoring and personal development to ensure the delivery of an effective, efficient, “right first time every time” output to the customer. Ensuring that appropriate continuation training, including, and ensuring a comprehensive record of all Serco essential training and experience, is maintained. Developing personnel under their control, to ensure they have an effective working knowledge of their working procedures, including the SMS, appropriate MoD policy and local Serco and customer processes and procedures. Deliver Continuous Improvement to ensure that teams under their control drive for effectiveness, efficiency and improvements in the output and working environment. Deputise for the IMOS and AESAS Support Managers as required. Performing other reasonable and relevant Serco tasks across the RN Portfolio as directed by the Deputy Contract Manager/AESAS Support Manager. What you’ll need to do the role: Able to hold SC clearance and Airfield Driving permit. Hold an appropriate management or business qualification, or alternative previous managerial experience in a similar role or working environment. Must have relevant knowledge, background and satisfactory experience related to business support management and demonstrate an effective working knowledge of management processes. The ability to successfully implement and apply MoD legislation, Serco and RN and Leonardo processes and procedures. Experience in management, leadership, and decision-making experience in a military or civil environment. Experience and proven competence in business management services; people management, HR services and procedures, finances / procurement / payroll services, operational support; business continuity, operational risk, contract performance, management information, data protection and security. Proven IT, MOS, Word / Excel / Database / finance package experience. What we offer Up to 6% contributory pension. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Access to the Serco benefits portal offering discounts across major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality. Health and wellbeing support for you and your family, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs, and more. Comprehensive career development opportunities, including role-specific training, leadership coaching, and formal study to support your growth with Serco. A safe, inclusive, and supportive culture. A company passionate about diversity and inclusion To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. #defencejobs

Responsibilities

The Business Support Manager will oversee the effective delivery and management of business support functions across the Royal Navy Support portfolio. This includes managing HR activities, financial services, and operational support while ensuring continuous improvement and effective team performance.