Head of Commercial Services

Wyre Forest District Council; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Kidderminster is seeking an individual to enhance commercial services across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing commercial operations, negotiating high-value contracts, and driving revenue growth within a political environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence service planning and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Track record in managing commercial services to enhance revenue growth.
• Experience in procuring and managing high-value contracts.
• Ability to work within a political environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maximize commercial opportunities across service areas.
• Support entrepreneurial culture in service planning.
• Evaluate commercial opportunities while managing risk.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Job description

Today, more than ever before, the delivery of high quality public services demands a keen business eye, and the ability to secure the very best deal on behalf of residents.This new role presents the ideal opportunity for you to invest your commercialexpertise in a role where it matters more.

We’re looking for an individual who can operate across a range of service areas,covering traded services, property and regeneration. You’ll work with professionalleads in these areas to identify and maximise commercial opportunities. This is likelyto include a varied approach that includes: income generation; grant funding; andstrategic and service partnerships – that will all contribute to enhancing our financialperformance and capacity. You’ll encourage and support a more entrepreneurial culturein service planning, evaluating commercial opportunities while ensuring that risk iscarefully managed.

We expect that you will already have a track record of working within a portfolio ofcommercial services, to enhance revenue growth and operational efficiencies, and thatyou can negotiate and influence in public and private sector settings. You should beexperienced in procuring and managing high value contracts, and you should have aninformed appreciation of the complexities of delivering commercial returns within apolitical environment.

To find out more or contact Steve Guest or SharonDavies at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 22nd September

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.