Business Manager

Business Manager

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Business Manager to work closely with the Managing Director, helping drive the successful delivery of strategic priorities across a diverse and fast-paced business function that includes Operations, Claims and Risk Management. This is a varied role offering exposure to senior stakeholders, high-profile projects and key business initiatives. You will act as a trusted partner to the MD, ensuring priorities progress effectively, communications are managed efficiently and strategic objectives are delivered.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and coordinating strategic projects and operational initiatives on behalf of the MD.
• Managing priorities, actions and business plans to ensure successful delivery of key objectives.
• Preparing reports, presentations, briefings and materials for leadership meetings and governance forums.
• Building strong relationships with senior leaders, colleagues and external partners.
• Managing and filtering communications, ensuring key information is handled effectively and confidentially.
• Driving projects from conception through to implementation, overcoming challenges and delivering results.

What we're looking for

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business reporting tools.
• Insurance sector experience is advantageous, but not essential.

About you

You are a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, results-driven environment. You are adaptable, resilient and comfortable working across different business areas, building credibility quickly and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. You bring energy, ownership and a "can-do" attitude, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their commercial experience while working closely with senior leadership and making a tangible impact on business performance.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• 35 hour working week
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
• Award-winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects
• Pension scheme for when you feel it's time to retire
• 24-hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family's physical and mental wellbeing
• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more
• One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities
• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community
• The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business.

Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

As an Everywhen colleague, you will be expected to uphold our values, act professionally and respectfully towards others, and contribute to a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all colleagues to help maintain an environment free from bullying, harassment, victimisation and other inappropriate behaviours, supporting our commitment to an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received.

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.