Commercial Director

JR United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Interim Commercial Director to enhance its commercial function. This role involves managing NHS and local authority contracts, ensuring financial sustainability, and driving improvements in compliance and governance. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior teams to strengthen commercial performance and build key relationships with stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a respected organization that supports vulnerable individuals in the community. If you are a dynamic leader with a hands-on approach and a passion for social care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial leadership role, particularly in NHS or charity sectors.
• Strong knowledge of public sector commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of NHS and local authority contracts, ensuring KPI performance.
• Build relationships with commissioners for contract performance and new opportunities.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Public sector commissioning

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Eaton Syalon are working alongside a leading Charity with a national footprint to hire a Commercial Director on an interim basis to lead on managing complex funding/commissioning arrangements with local authorities and NHS bodies.

As Interim Commercial Director you will work alongside the senior team to strengthen their commercial function, with a particular focus on contractual oversight, commercial performance, and commissioner relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial management of NHS and local authority contracts, ensuring performance against agreed KPIs and financial sustainability.
• Support the Finance and Operational teams with pricing models, income forecasting, and contract profitability analysis.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, acting as a key liaison on contract performance, renewals, and new opportunities.
• Drive improvements in contractual compliance, governance, and commercial reporting.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for commercial growth, improved efficiency, or risk mitigation across the funded services portfolio.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a commercial leadership role within the NHS, social care, local authority, or charity sector.
• Strong working knowledge of public sector commissioning processes, especially within adult social care or supported living environments.
• Financially literate with the ability to model, challenge, and influence commercial performance.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, especially in regulated or complex environments.
• Hands-on, collaborative, and outcome-driven approach — comfortable operating at pace in an interim capacity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational success of a highly respected organisation, making a direct impact on services that support some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities.