Business Manager / Enagement Lead

Business Manager/Engagement Lead Inside IR35 - 5 days onsite We’re recruiting for a prominent organization seeking a driven and dynamic Business Manager/Engagement Lead to support their COO in delivering impactful initiatives across diversity & inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and high-profile internal events like town hall meetings. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on a broad spectrum of strategic projects that impact all levels of the business. The role: As the Business Manager/Engagement Lead, you will be a trusted partner to the COO, playing a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and success of various initiatives aimed at enhancing the organization's culture and operational effectiveness. This role demands a proactive self-starter who is comfortable navigating complex projects and is adept at building strong relationships across departments.  Key Responsibilities: Project Support: Partner with the COO to lead and coordinate projects on Diversity & Inclusion, CSR, and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Relationship Building: Build and nurture effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, team leads, and cross-functional colleagues. Communication: Serve as a central communication point for the COO’s initiatives, crafting clear and engaging messages tailored to various audiences within the organization. Problem Solving: Proactively identify challenges and drive creative solutions to ensure projects and initiatives are completed successfully. Event Management: Assist in organizing and managing company-wide events, including town hall meetings and engagement activities, delivering high-quality, seamless experiences. Strategic Insight: Offer insights and recommendations to improve processes and engagement outcomes, especially in initiatives where technology plays a key role. What We’re Looking For: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trust and rapport across all levels of the business. Proficient in delivering complex information in a clear and approachable manner, whether through presentations, reports, or in meetings. Solution-oriented with a track record of successfully managing and resolving project-related challenges. Previous experience in financial services is highly desirable, alongside an understanding of the unique dynamics of technology-driven departments. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.  Business Manager/Engagement Lead Business Manager/Engagement Lead Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.  Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously.  Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website (url removed)