Business Case Manager

Job summary

The role will work directly within the UK Health Security Campus (UKHSC) Programme, as part of the Business Case team and as part of the wider programme delivery team. The overall aim of the UKHSC Programme is to deliver new modern fit for purpose science facilities and create a hub for the scientific capabilities the UK needs to deliver on the key health security objectives. The UKHSC Programme aims to enhance and replace existing UKHSA infrastructure, most importantly its high-containment laboratories, which are essential for protecting the nation against potentially highly infectious diseases.

As a Business Case Manager for the UKHSC Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Programme, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end development of bespoke Green-Book five-case model business cases to secure approval and funding for the development of the supporting infrastructure the Programme is seeking to replace and enhance.

Working for your organisation

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Job description

As Business Case Manager you will prepare, develop and maintain robust Green-Book business cases, which justify the necessary investment in the wider UKHSC Programme and its supporting projects which will typically be moderate to high in complexity, ranging from £100m – £2bn in value.

The role is aligned to the Project Delivery Capability Framework career pathway Business Case Manager SEO.

The main responsibilities for this role are as follows:

• Co-ordinates the planning, development, drafting and oversees the production of business cases for the programme, ensuring that all relevant organisational factors for change are incorporated and it adheres to Green-Book requirements.
• Drafts discrete sections of business cases, in partnership with assigned case leads and supporting stakeholders.
• Provides guidance and advice to project teams on business case requirements, the HMT five-case model, and requirements for approval.
• Outlines the governance routes, for approval, and prepares supporting documents for submission to appropriate boards, ensuring that all actions have an assigned owner and are completed effectively.
• Incorporates lessons learned from similar projects to inform future business case preparation.
• Develops techniques to maintain business case validity through project lifecycles.
• Co-ordinates with stakeholders to ensure benefits are identified and managed, the business case remains affordable, and the correct procurement methodologies are implemented.
• Identifies and monitors project risks and issues, develops mitigation actions and escalates as necessary, collaborating with related projects to manager interdependencies.
• Use digital tools and data analytics to develop robust business cases, assess project viability and track benefits realisation.
• Be an active member of the UKHSA Project Delivery Profession Community.

The job holder will be supported to work towards achieving Government Project Delivery Accreditation where they do not already hold this.

The above is an outline of the tasks, responsibility and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the team, Directorate and the Organisation

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience of business case development, preferably in a project delivery environment.

• Ability to, and experience of identifying, planning and tracking benefits.

• Working knowledge of governance, budgeting and cost management with an awareness of risk and issue management and business change and implementation.

• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with the ability to influence and challenge.

• Experienced in using digital tools and performing data analysis to support decision making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrable through evidence of presenting information at the right level and at the correct time.

• Relevant Project Management qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile, Better Business Cases) or similar qualifications/knowledge in Project management.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,983, UK Health Security Agency contributes £12,162 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA's ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours/Experience/Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)

• 1,000 word Supporting statement.

Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but