About this role
Job summary
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 20th August 2026
Enhance Primary Healthcare is an innovative, independent clinical service aligned to The Street Lane Practice and delivering a mix of NHS commissioned and private sector activity. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic, strategic and highly personable
Business Manager to shape the next phase of our development.
This is a newly created senior leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a varied portfolio of operational management, service development, contract oversight and business growth. You will work closely with the Enhance Primary Healthcare Board, GP Partners and Clinical Leads to ensure our services are safe, effective, financially sustainable and aligned with organisational priorities
Main duties of the job
As Business Manager, you will
Provide day to day operational leadership across Enhance Primary Healthcare, ensuring high quality, efficient and compliant service delivery. Lead and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive, inclusive and highperforming culture. Manage NHS and private sector contracts, including KPIs, reporting, commissioner relationships and performance assurance. Drive business development identifying new opportunities, developing bids and proposals, and supporting diversification into the private healthcare market. Oversee financial stewardship, including budgeting, income reconciliation and expenditure monitoring. Lead on governance, quality, risk and continuous improvement. Build strong relationships with commissioners, PCNs, GP practices, system partners and external stakeholder. This role offers significant autonomy, influence and scope to innovate, while operating within a supportive governance framework
About us
Why Join Us?
A rare opportunity to shape and grow an independent clinical service with a strong reputation and ambitious future. A senior role with genuine influence, variety and strategic impact. Supportive leadership, flexible working options and a culture that values innovation and collaboration. The chance to contribute to both NHS and private sector service development.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide strategic and operational leadership for Enhance Primary Healthcare, an independent clinical service aligned to The Street Lane Practice and delivering NHS and private sector commissioned activity. The postholder will ensure high quality service delivery, effective contract management, strong financial stewardship, and the development of new business opportunities including within the private sector to support the sustainability and growth of Enhance Primary Healthcare.
The postholder will work closely with the Enhance Primary Healthcare Board and The Street Lane Practice Partners and Practice Manager to ensure the service delivers safe, effective and strategically aligned care
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential Experience Experience managing NHS funded or regulated healthcare services. Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrable experience in contract management and commissioner engagement. Ability to develop business cases, tenders or service proposals. Strong financial acumen, including budget management and income generation. Confident handling HR issues in line with policy and best practice. Experience of service development, transformation or redesign.
Desirable
Desirable Experience working in or alongside General Practice or PCNs. Knowledge of NHS commissioning processes and performance frameworks. Experience in service redesign, QI or transformation programmes. Understanding of CQC requirements and clinical governance systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Street Lane Practice
Address 12 Devonshire Avenue
Leeds
LS8 1AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.streetlanepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)