Business Planning Manager Salary: £45K to £50K Location: Birmingham Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business performance? We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Business Planning Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development of our Annual Business Plan and performance based fee processes. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic and positive organisation, we’d love to hear from you. The successful candidate will manage CrossCountry’s Annual Business Planning and performance scorecard processes, including the development of initiatives, collaboration with the Department for Transport and the compilation of key documentation. Principal Accountabilities Annual Business Plan To work with internal stakeholders to develop business plan initiatives that support the medium term plan, and in order to support the realisation of the business strategy To co-ordinate, manage and steer the compiling, writing and submission of the annual business plan submission to the Department of Transport. To work with communications colleagues to develop the communications campaign of the annual business plan, both internally and externally Performance Based Fee Regime To co-ordinate, manage and steer the compiling, writing and submission of qualitative scorecard evidence submission packs to the Department for Transport. To evaluate the quality of performance scorecard submissions, identifying opportunities to drive business improvement initiatives and establishing and managing continuous improvement projects in order to attain the maximum Performance Based Fee To monitor and control performance against quantitative scorecard targets Projects To manage strategic business projects as required by the Head of NRC Delivery from time-to-time. Ideally your application should demonstrate the following areas: Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training Required Strong project management or project work background Excellent written and oral communication skills Highly organised and good attention to detail Commercial mindset Desirable Project Management Qualifications Organisational and planning skills Relationship management Closing date for applications is 30th May 2025. We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success. Did you know you can set up alerts for new job opportunities? Simply navigate to 'My Job Alerts' in the Jobs Hub to get started.