Head of Commercial Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dynamic Head of Commercial Services to lead their procurement strategy. This high-impact role involves managing supplier relationships and driving innovation through technology. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic leadership skills and a background in commercial services. Benefits include a flexible working model, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days leave

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

NHS Car lease scheme

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading strategic sourcing and procurement programmes.
• Expertise in managing high-value contracts.
• Ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver NHSBSA's commercial strategy.
• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement programmes.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance.
• Advise on business development and commercial risk.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Supplier relationship management

Innovative thinking

Risk assessment

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering commercial excellence across the NHS? Do you thrive in complex environments and want to make a real difference to public services? As Head of Commercial Services, you'll lead a team of up to 45 professionals, manage high-value contracts, and drive innovation in sourcing and procurement. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape and deliver our commercial strategy, collaborating with senior stakeholders across government, suppliers, and the wider NHS.

Role and Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering NHSBSA's commercial strategy
• Leading strategic sourcing and procurement programmes
• Managing supplier relationships and contract performance
• Advising on business development and commercial risk
• Embedding Government Commercial Functional Standards
• Driving innovation through technology and data
• Ensuring compliance with legal and governance frameworks
• Reporting to senior stakeholders including the NHSBSA Board and DHSC
• Identifying opportunities for savings and service improvements
• Supporting major projects including outsourcing and joint ventures

You'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, bringing insight, creativity, and commercial acumen to everything you do.

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Commercial Services to lead our commercial function at NHSBSA. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape and deliver our commercial strategy, collaborating with senior stakeholders across government, suppliers, and the wider NHS.

About NHSBSA and Benefits

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
• Career development
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• Excellent pension
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we’re proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. When you join us, you’ll be empowered and supported to help your career grow. As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we’re connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work. We’re committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more. Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!

Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you. We are people connected to care.