Head of Commercial Development

Head of Commercial Development
Circle Integrated Care - Bedford
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £90,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Integrated Care is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

We have an opportunity for a Head of Commercial Development to join their team of staff.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Act as a member of the CIC Executive Board, contributing to the overall strategic direction, governance and leadership of the organisation.
• Support the Executive Director in developing and delivering CIC's long-term strategy, business plan and growth agenda.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and Director of Clinical Services to deliver integrated operational, financial and commercial objectives.
• Lead CIC's business development strategy, identifying and delivering opportunities for sustainable growth across NHS, private healthcare and other healthcare markets.
• Provide executive leadership for all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance activities across CIC.
• Lead the development of robust commercial reporting and performance analysis across the organisation.
• Provide executive oversight of all NHS commissioner, provider and commercial contracts.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Significant senior leadership experience within healthcare, NHS, independent healthcare or other complex regulated organisations.
• Proven experience leading finance, commercial, business development or strategic functions.
• Demonstrable experience delivering sustainable business growth and commercial performance.
• Significant experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating investment opportunities and business cases.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across finance, contracts and business support functions.
• Strong understanding of NHS commissioning, healthcare contracts and integrated care systems.
• Experience presenting to Boards, Executive Committees and senior external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling and strategic planning skills.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading organisational change and transformation programmes.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy