Head of Commercial

Webrecruit; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Stevenage is seeking a Head of Commercial to drive their commercial ambitions. This pivotal role involves delivering a robust commercial strategy, managing transformative changes, and enhancing existing services. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial acumen and governance skills, ready to influence and negotiate for sustainable growth.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven commercial acumen and leadership experience in public or private sector.
• Demonstrable record of transforming commercial services and driving growth.
• Experience managing complex programmes and building influential relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the commercial strategy across the organization.
• Support business units in delivering cost reductions and productivity gains.
• Identify new sustainable income streams and enhance commercial offerings.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Negotiation

Governance

Collaborative relationships

Education

Experience in commercial services

Knowledge of profit and loss

Programme management

Job description

JOB TITLE Head of Commercial
POST NUMBER 009039
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £60,104 to £65,749 pa pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term for 2 years
LOCATION Stevenage (Hybrid)

ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial to continue to lead our effort to achieve our commercial ambitions across the organisation.
With responsibility for delivering our commercial strategy and continuing to develop our commercial culture, you will be a driving force in the Council’s Financial Security Programme, enhancing our existing commercial offer and identifying new sustainable income streams.
We will look to you and your expertise to support business units across the Council, delivering cost reductions and productivity gains through process reviews and the adoption of a commercial mind set.
We would love to hear from you, if you are a dynamic and innovative individual with proven commercial acumen, who is unafraid to challenge existing conventions and enjoys taking on exciting challenges and opportunities, working in an organisation that is undergoing real, positive changes.

ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of successfully leading and managing commercial services in the public or private sector and driving ambitious, profitable and sustainable growth
• The vision to identify commercial opportunities, underpinned by a thorough understanding of profit and loss and the ability to create achievable business plans
• Demonstrable experience of driving transformational change within an organisation and the use of appropriate tools and techniques to engender new ways of thinking at the right levels
• Strong governance ability, with a track record of successful programme management from inception through to delivery
• The ability to build collaborative relationships and influence and negotiate with colleagues, partners, suppliers and stakeholders through a variety of methods.

OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home

For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Nadia Capuano
Job Title Head of Commercial
Phone Number 01438 242377
Email [e-mail]


Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 03 June 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 09 June 2025

Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity