Commercial Director

NHS; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oswestry is seeking an experienced professional to lead their commercial strategy. Candidates must have a Masters level qualification, relevant professional certification, and substantial managerial experience in finance or commercial roles. This position offers a secondment or fixed-term contract in a reputable environment with access to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in a commercial or financial role.
• Track record of delivering complex commercial strategies.
• Strong understanding of the national healthcare policy.

Responsibilities

• Advise Trust Executive on commercial activities.
• Manage contracts and partnerships.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Masters level qualification

Relevant professional qualification (eg CIPS)

Accounting or legal qualification

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an individual with an accounting or legal qualification to join our Specialist Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust in this new role, which will be key to the development and delivery of our commercial strategy.

The role will ensure the Trust has a commercial portfolio that can safely thrive by ensuring that all of the Trust's commercial activities comply with legal, regulatory and governance requirements and providing leadership to a newly formed commercial team.

Applicants will be educated to Masters level with a relevant professional qualification (eg CIPS), alongside significant management experience in a commercial or finance role.

We are looking for a colleague who can demonstrate strong experience of negotiating and managing commercial contracts, and delivery of complex commercial strategy and transactions.

Role available on 12‑18 month secondment or fixed term contract.

Main Duties of the Job

To play a central role in the leadership and future success of the organisation, advising the Trust Executive and Senior Management Teams on all aspects of:

• Commercial Contracts
• Not for Profit contractual arrangements
• Wholly or partially owned subsidiaries
• Joint Ventures or any similar Third Party arrangements
• Areas covered by the commercial strategy
• Intellectual Property

Other Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of commercial strategy
• Building and leading commercial team and governance framework
• Managing contracts and partnerships
• Advising on commercial risks and opportunities
• Representing the Trust nationally and regionally
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Promoting innovation and continuous improvement

About Us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities – including our recently‑opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

Qualifications and Professional Development

• Masters level qualification
• Relevant professional qualification (eg CIPS)
• Accounting and/or legal qualification
• Evidence of managerial development

Experience

• Substantial managerial experience within a commercial or financial role
• Demonstrable delivery of complex commercial strategy and transactions
• Strong experience of negotiating and managing commercial contracts
• Sound understanding of the commercial environment, particularly national healthcare policy
• Up to date knowledge of public sector business planning and procurement governance and process
• Experience of developing business cases and commercial contracts
• Commercial and business acumen with demonstrable ability to contribute to major strategic programmes

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to bring about change and service improvements
• Motivational leadership, able to set a clear direction and vision and drive continuous improvement
• Exceptional negotiator and communicator with stakeholder management skills
• Able to make decisions autonomously
• Strategic thinker, able to analyse complex problems within complex working environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure submission will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT, Oswestry, SY10 7AG

Website: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/