Head of Commercial
3 days ago
Salary £77,833 - £85,119 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Are you ready to lead Lancashire County Council's commercial agenda and make a real impact? We're looking for an experienced and visionary Head of Commercial to shape and deliver a robust commercial strategy that drives financial sustainability, efficiency, and innovation across our services.
As our Head of Commercial, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of the Council's commercial strategy, embedding commercial principles across all services.
- Establish and lead a high-performing Commercial Function focused on market shaping, commissioning, and contract management.
- Build strong partnerships with suppliers, SMEs, and VCSEs to improve market access and competition.
- Drive cultural change to embed commercial thinking and behaviours across the organisation.
What we're looking for:
- Extensive experience in commercial strategy, procurement, and contract management within a complex organisation.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Knowledge of public sector governance, compliance, and social value principles.
- A proven track record of delivering financial savings and operational improvements through commercial innovation.
For confidential conversation about the opportunity please contact Hodkinson,
How to apply:
Please include a personal statement no longer than 2 A4 pages as to why you are the right applicant for the role
Closing Date: 4th January 2026
Interviews w/c: 12th January 2026
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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