Job Description

Job summary

We are seeking, a diligent and inspirational Strategic Business Manager to join our senior leadership team. Reporting to the Managing Partners and accountable to the Senior Partner, the Strategic Business Manager will provide leadership, direction, and accountability across all aspects of practice operations, including finance, workforce, governance, estates, service delivery, and organisational development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to influence the future direction of a progressive and growing organisation, ensuring the practice continues to deliver exceptional patient care while remaining financially sustainable, operationally effective, and responsive to the evolving needs of our population.

Main duties of the job

The Strategic Business Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across all areas of practice management, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and sustainable services. The role is responsible for leading the management team and overseeing practice performance, financial management, NHS contractual compliance, governance, risk, workforce planning, estates, and patient services. Working closely with the Partners, the postholder develops and delivers the practice strategy, drives continuous improvement, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes a positive organisational culture. The role also represents the practice within the wider health system, building strong partnerships to support service development, innovation, and improved patient outcomes while championing equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation.

About us

Churchdown Surgery is a thriving, forward-thinking General Practice serving a growing patient population of over 16,750 patients in the heart of Gloucestershire. Based in a modern, purpose-built surgery with free onsite parking and excellent facilities, we are committed to delivering proactive, personalised care and building strong partnerships within our local community.

We are proud to be a well-organised, collaborative practice that values innovation, continuous improvement, and staff wellbeing. Our dynamic multidisciplinary team includes 6 GP Partners, 1 Clinical Pharmacist Partner, 6 Salaried GPs, and a highly skilled clinical and non-clinical workforce. As an established training practice, we are passionate about developing our people and fostering a supportive environment where individuals can thrive professionally and personally.

Working closely with our Primary Care Network and wider health and care partners, we benefit from an excellent Living Well Team comprising Social Prescribers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Care Coordinators, Frailty Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners, and dedicated community volunteers. Together, we are focused on improving population health, reducing health inequalities, and enhancing the wellbeing of our patients and community.

For more details and to apply please visit NHS Jobs https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A1764-26-0000