Deputy Business Manager

£30,740

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 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).

• 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%

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Are you looking for a varied business management role where you can make a difference in a unique operational environment? An opportunity has arisen to join the Business Management team at RAF Marham, providing corporate, financial and business support to Civil Service and military personnel across the Station.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Business Management team at RAF Marham, providing corporate, financial and business support to Civil Service and military personnel across the Station.

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Deputy Business Manager will support the effective delivery of a range of business management and financial activities across RAF Marham Air Base and Air Wing. We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual who can work collaboratively as part of a busy team, helping to ensure that our business processes are efficient, effective and compliant with Government policies and standards.

This is a varied role that provides an excellent opportunity to develop experience across business management, finance and corporate governance within a unique and diverse working environment.

The role is based at RAF Marham in Norfolk. The site offers free car parking, access to fully equipped gyms at reduced membership rates, and a range of catering and retail facilities.

AIR Business Management is currently undergoing a modernisation programme as such Terms of Reference (ToRs) may change for the role in the future.

As one of two Deputy Business Managers, you will support the Business Manager by providing high-quality business and resource management advice to inform decision-making across RAF Marham.

You will play a key role in reviewing, implementing and developing business management policies, processes and controls, helping to ensure the Station maintains effective governance, assurance and financial management arrangements and complies with relevant Government and Ministry of Defence requirements.

You will maintain awareness of changes to business management and financial policy, working collaboratively with stakeholders across Air Command to understand requirements and support their effective implementation at RAF Marham.

You may be required to brief and advise senior leaders on behalf of the Business Manager on a range of corporate matters, including Governance and Assurance, Employee Reward and Recognition, and the Annual Budgetary Cycle.

The role also involves preparing and providing accurate management information and working closely with key stakeholders, including HQ No 2 Group, Air Finance Business Partners, Finance Operations and the Corporate Governance Team at HQ Air.

This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring sound judgement, effective organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will work both independently and collaboratively as part of the Business Management team to support the effective delivery of business across RAF Marham.

Flexible working, Full-time

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 27th November 2026

490068

Executive Officer

Permanent

Business Management and Improvement

1

Marham, East of England, PE33 9NP

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions

• This is an office based role. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
• The post does not offer relocation expenses.
• External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
• Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
• Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
• Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

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• Name : Rachael Lewis
• Email : Rachael.Lewis379@mod.gov.uk

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