Business case for new position template

Here is a template for a business case for a new position:

Title: Request for a New [Position] to [Achieve Specific Business Objectives]

Executive Summary:

This business case outlines the need for a new [Position] to support the growth and success of [Company/Organization]. The proposed position will [briefly describe the key responsibilities and objectives of the role]. This new role will enable us to [specifically how the role will contribute to the organization's goals and objectives].

Business Need:

• [Company/Organization] is facing [specific business challenge or opportunity] that requires [specific skills or expertise] to address.
• The current [team/department] is not equipped to handle this challenge/opportunity due to [specific reasons, e.g. lack of resources, skills, or bandwidth].
• The absence of this role will result in [specific negative consequences, e.g. decreased productivity, increased costs, or compromised quality].

Objectives:

• [Specific objective 1, e.g. improve customer satisfaction]
• [Specific objective 2, e.g. increase revenue]
• [Specific objective 3, e.g. reduce costs]

Key Responsibilities:

• [Specific responsibility 1, e.g. lead a team]
• [Specific responsibility 2, e.g. develop and implement new processes]
• [Specific responsibility 3, e.g. analyze data and provide insights]

Skills and Qualifications:

• [Specific skills or qualifications required for the role, e.g. project management, data analysis, or industry expertise]
• [Desirable skills or qualifications, e.g. language proficiency or certification]

Budget and Resource Requirements:

• [Estimated annual salary range for the position]
• [Estimated benefits and other expenses, e.g. training, travel, or equipment]
• [Any additional resources required, e.g. software, hardware, or personnel]

Implementation Plan:

• [Timeline for filling the position, e.g. 3-6 months]
• [Process for recruiting and selecting the candidate, e.g. job posting, interviews, and reference checks]
• [Plan for onboarding and training the new hire]

Return on Investment (ROI):

• [Estimated return on investment for the position, e.g. increased revenue or cost savings]
• [Specific metrics or KPIs to measure the success of the role]

Conclusion:

The proposed new [Position] is essential to addressing the [specific business challenge or opportunity] and achieving the [specific business objectives]. With the right skills and qualifications, this role will enable us to [specifically how the role will contribute to the organization's goals and objectives]. We believe that the benefits of this new role far outweigh the costs, and we are confident that it will have a positive impact on the organization.

Recommendations:

• [Specific recommendation, e.g. approve the creation of the new position]
• [Any additional recommendations, e.g. provide additional resources or support]

Note: This is just a template, and you should customize it to fit your specific needs and organization.