Head of Commercial

2 weeks ago

South Milford, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Head of Commercial Improvement, working within the NHS England Commercial Governance, Policy & Improvement function. This is an exciting role, with the potential to influence and deliver significant change within NHS England and the broader NHS system.

We are looking for a highly experienced and capable leader who has the necessary skills and attributes to deliver high value and sustainable commercial transformation, with excellent end-to-end commercial practice experience, preferably in the public sector.

This role, working within the NHS England Commercial function, requires an individual who can translate the overall commercial vision and strategy into an efficient operating model, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency

As well as leading and embedding continuous improvement across the function, the role is critical in implementing policy change, with a particular focus on the changes brought about by the Procurement Act reform.

This individual is a high-level orchestrator of change, and someone that can perform autonomously, whilst also bringing together colleagues in process redesign, and implementation of policy change.

This role will act as the face of our ongoing transformation across commercial delivery and the wider organisation. They will bring enthusiasm; and will not be afraid to challenge the status quo, building effective relationships both internally and externally to influence change.

Main duties of the job

Driving transformational change and improvement across the commercial delivery team and wider organisation. Leading the implementation of changes through new legislation, regulations and policy reform, with a particular focus on the Procurement Act reform. Deputising internally and externally for the Associate Director of Commercial Governance, Policy & Improvement. Support in embedding the new commercial operating model, building in milestones by which to measure success and drive further development. Leading the development of guidance and best practice to drive consistency and build commercial excellence across the directorate. Deliver measurable benefits through our efficiency & KPI targets. Improve our effectiveness in achieving our commercial strategic objectives. Support in developing a service model that ensures value for money, efficiency and promotes excellence.

About us

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money.

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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Some of the key skills and experience you'll bring to the role:

Driven, highly motivated individual with extensive experience in commercial lifecycle activities. Knowledge and experience of public procurement and a desire to lead and implement commercial policy reform. Experience in leading transformational change. Strong strategic outlook, and the ability to strike the right balance between short term improvement and long-term value. A thought leader and role model for innovation, driving a culture of performance and improvement. Excellent communication skills, ability to impart complex information effectively to internal and external stakeholders. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders whilst ensuring the best commercial results.

This is an exciting role, with the potential to influence and deliver significant change within NHS England and the broader NHS system.

This individual must have expertise in:

Organisation Design Process Re-design Change Management Transformation Programme Management Policy Governance Assurance Commercial Best Practice Commercial Risk Management The trade-offs across commercial, policy, delivery, and operation

Please see job description and assignment brief for more information

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. MCIPS accreditation or IACCM Expert Status or evidence of equivalent level of experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Understanding of the commercial lifecycle and demonstrates extensive skills and leadership behaviours at an expert level with detailed knowledge and substantial experience of the majority of the skills areas and applies them when undertaking complex and contentious commercial activities. Deep knowledge of : Category Management approaches, tools, and techniques. oSupplier Relationship Management, oIndustry Engagement oFinancial analysis, oContract law and contract models oCommercial technology & analysis of data sets to manipulate and deliver MI and reporting Atamis, Jaggear. Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, and autonomy to undertake actions as a result of own interpretation of policy and guidance providing a source of expert advice to the organisation

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