Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare
At Active Care Group, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support for people living with neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries and complex care needs.
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and confident Business Manager to provide dedicated support to the Managing Director of our Active Neuro Division.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant or Business Support professional looking to step into a broader, more operationally focused role. Combining high-level executive support with project coordination, stakeholder management and operational oversight, you will act as a trusted support partner to the Managing Director and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the division.
The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can confidently manage competing priorities, and is comfortable working independently while representing the Managing Director across the business when required.
What you'll be working:
Below are our standard working hours but if you are looking for different working hours please feel free to talk to us and we will be as flexible we can around the needs of the role.
Location: Remote role with regular travel across Active Neuro services, events and Head Office (Waterloo)
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Travel: Frequent travel required (average 3 days per week)
While a South-based candidate would be preferred due to the travel requirements of the role, we welcome applications from candidates who are able and willing to travel regularly in line with business needs.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing high-level Executive Assistant support to the Managing Director
- Managing complex diary coordination, scheduling and prioritisation
- Organising travel, accommodation and meeting logistics across multiple locations
- Preparing meeting agendas, attending meetings and capturing notes/actions where required
- Supporting with communications, presentations and reporting
- Acting as a key point of contact on behalf of the Managing Director
- Supporting divisional projects, operational initiatives and business priorities
- Coordinating leadership meetings, engagement events and divisional activities
- Building effective working relationships with stakeholders across services and Head Office
- Attending services and meetings independently to represent the Managing Director where appropriate
- Supporting decision-making, follow-up actions and accountability across the division
- Helping to ensure smooth coordination and communication across the Active Neuro Division
What we would like from you:
- Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Business Manager, Senior Administrator or similar role supporting senior leaders
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy and fast-moving environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
- Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and maintain confidentiality
- Experience coordinating meetings, events and business activities
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems
- Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional weekend working where required
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Join Active Care Group and play an important role in supporting the leadership and success of our Active Neuro Division
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Benefits Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group