Interim Business Manager Location: Chelmsford Essex Contract: 6 Months | Full-Time Rate: £350–£400 per day Umbrella Are you an experienced HR or People professional with a strong background in business management, strategic planning and service improvement? We are seeking an experienced Interim Business Manager to support the leadership and delivery of a People & Organisation Development (POD) Service in Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, drive business performance and help shape the effective delivery of key organisational priorities. The Role You will play a pivotal role in business planning, performance management, governance, financial oversight and continuous improvement. Working alongside the POD Leadership Team, you will provide strategic insight, coordinate key activities and ensure service objectives are delivered effectively. What You’ll Bring Strong experience in HR, People Services or Organisational Development. A proven track record in business planning, performance management and governance. Experience supporting senior leadership teams with strategic advice and management information. Knowledge of budget monitoring, financial reporting and resource planning. Excellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills. The confidence to challenge, influence and drive service improvements. Experience within Local Government would be highly desirable. Relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPD, CMI, ILM, PRINCE2 or APM, are advantageous. Interested? If you are a proactive, commercially minded professional who can turn complex information into actionable insights and deliver results in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency