Head of Commercial (Securing the Future) Band 8c

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Commercial to join us in developing a new hospital for Airedale. On 25 May 2023, the Government announced that Airedale General Hospital will be rebuilt by 2030, in recognition of the current structural issues facing the existing hospital.

This is a once in a generation opportunity to be involved in a major hospital development and we are seeking an enthusiastic commercially astute candidate to lead and optimise procurement efforts, contract management, and supplier relationships to deliver a successful, cost-efficient scheme aligning with the Hospital 2.0 vision

The postholder will be comfortable operating in an environment of significant complexity and ambiguity, and be adept at fostering collaboration within the operating environment as well as demonstrating good judgement, offering guidance and support. They will role model behaviours that live our organisational values of collaboration, even-handedness, involvement, and impact, and encourage similar behaviours in colleagues.

The role sits as part of the newly developing Securing the Future Programme team, based at Airedale General Hospital, whilst offering a range of flexible and agile working opportunities. There is likely to be a small amount of off-site travel to support local events and activities as required.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Commercial will lead and manage all contract negotiations and post-contract commercial management for the Securing the Future Programme. The post holder will ensure the delivery of a robust, high-quality, and professional contract management service that meets statutory, regulatory, and NHS requirements while aligning with the programme's key priorities. This role requires close collaboration with senior business stakeholders to develop and implement both short- and long-term strategies for the relevant sub-programmes, positioning the Trust to maximise value, minimise risk, and achieve the programme's intended benefits through cost savings or operational improvements.

The Head of Commercial will drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing measurable efficiencies in both cost and operational delivery, while providing critical market insights. As the programme evolves, the role will adapt to meet changing needs, potentially involving the line management, coaching, and development of a sub-team dedicated to delivering strong commercial contracts that ensure optimal cost efficiency and value maximisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information of the role please see attached the full job description and person specification