Phone number removed) Head of Business Management
Department for Transport
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 19th November 2025
đź“Ť Location: Birmingham, Leeds (Hybrid)
đź’· Salary: ÂŁ57,515 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
You will lead a high-performing team of five, creating the conditions for success in the newly formed Directorate. The role requires a motivated self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, builds strong collaborative relationships, and is confident working with a high degree of autonomy. You will be expected to solve problems creatively, influence senior leaders, and drive progress across a broad portfolio of business management priorities.
Top Responsibilities
* Lead a team of five Business Managers and PAs, providing pastoral support, and clear strategic and operational direction to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of business activities across both directorates.
* Build trusted relationships with the Director and SLT, understand their priorities, and offer timely advice on emerging issues and opportunities.
* Be a visible and trusted member of the directorate, helping to shape collaborative ways of working, promote efficiency and effectiveness, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
* Act on staff feedback, including People Survey results, to improve engagement and enhance the directorate, implementing relevant initiatives and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
* Proactively maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the department (such as HR and Finance Business Partners) to support joined-up working and effective delivery.
Benefits
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
* Access to the staff discount portal.
* Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About you
* Building strong relationships with senior leaders, providing advice, challenge, and support on strategic and/or operational issues.
* Delivering core business functions such as workforce planning, financial oversight, governance, or risk management.
* Managing competing priorities across a broad portfolio and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced and complex environment.
* Driving forward change and improvement, with experience of shaping processes or ways of working.
* Communicating effectively, both in writing and verbally, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
How to Apply
👉 Read the full job description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Wednesday 19th November 2025