Chief Commercial Officer

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to develop and implement commercial strategies, oversee financial sustainability, and lead procurement efforts. The role offers a competitive salary of £120,000 to £130,000 and the chance to make a significant impact within the not-for-profit sector in London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in leadership and influencing at board level.
• Proven experience in developing and executing long-term strategies.
• Experience in leading procurement above £200million spend.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with goals.
• Oversee financial operations to ensure sustainability.
• Advise senior leadership on financial planning and risk management.

Skills

Leadership and influencing at board level

Strategic communication

Negotiation skills

Financial planning

Job description

• Excellent Higher Education institute
• Exciting project to drive across shared services

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is an excellent university focussed student experience and graduate success.

Job Description

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with the organisation's goals and mission.
• Oversee accounting and finance operations to ensure financial sustainability and compliance.
• Provide expert advice to the senior leadership team on financial planning and risk management, commercial trends, and opportunities.
• Ensure procurement is seen as a value add function
• Identify opportunities for revenue generation and cost optimisation within the not-for-profit framework.
• Lead negotiations with external stakeholders to secure funding and partnerships.
• Monitor financial performance and present actionable insights to the board.
• Build partnerships with suppliers to deliver joint value programmes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Chief Commercial Officer should have:

• A strong background leadership and influencing at board level
• Proven experience in developing and executing long term strategies
• Proven experience leading procurement at above £200million spend
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.
• A track record of delivering measurable results in a strategic leadership capacity.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range of £120,000 -130,000.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the not-for-profit sector.
• A fixed-term contract with potential for further career development.
• A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment in London.