Head of Commercial

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead all aspects of commercial strategy, business development, and operational delivery. The successful candidate will drive revenue growth, manage key relationships, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal for a leader with a strong commercial acumen and a collaborative approach. This role offers an opportunity to shape services and make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial leadership within relevant sectors.
• Proven skills in business development and partnership building.
• Strong operational management and regulatory compliance experience.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive revenue growth.
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a commercial strategy.
• Lead business development efforts and identify new opportunities.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee sales and marketing activities.
• Ensure operational performance meets standards.
• Drive revenue growth through pricing strategies.
• Champion innovation across commercial functions.
• Provide leadership and development for teams.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Business development

Operational management

Financial stewardship

Team leadership

Job description

Head of Commercial

Birmingham Full-time

The Role

As Head of Commercial, you'll lead on all aspects of commercial strategy from business development, sales, and marketing to partnerships and procurement while also overseeing operational delivery to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance. Your leadership will be central to achieving revenue growth, market expansion, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking commercial strategy aligned to organisational goals.
• Lead business development, identifying opportunities to expand services and client base.
• Build and manage relationships with local authorities, healthcare providers, and strategic partners.
• Oversee sales and marketing activity to strengthen brand awareness and attract clients.
• Ensure smooth operational performance, meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs.
• Drive revenue growth through effective pricing strategies and financial oversight.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across all commercial functions.
• Provide strong leadership, mentoring, and development for commercial and operational teams.

About You

We\'re looking for a leader who combines commercial acumen with a collaborative and people-focused approach. You\'ll thrive in a role that requires both strategic vision and hands-on delivery. Ideally, you will bring experience in:

• Commercial leadership, ideally within housing, social care, or related sectors.
• Business development, sales, and partnership building.
• Operational management and regulatory compliance.
• Financial stewardship, including budget management and revenue growth.
• Leading and developing high-performing teams.

We also welcome applications from ambitious individuals with the potential to grow into this role.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact, shaping services that directly support people and communities. You\'ll work alongside a dedicated leadership team in a dynamic and growing organisation, with the scope to influence both strategy and delivery.

Interested? Apply now with your CV and a short covering note explaining your suitability for the role.