Head of Commercial - Planning, Contracts and Property

Head of Commercial
3‑month initial contract – start ASAP
(day rate in £495)
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
1–2 days per week onsite / Hybrid working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 31st March.

You’ll step into a pivotal senior leadership role as the Head of Commercial, taking responsibility for driving excellence across contracts, property and planning. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary legal team, oversee high‑value commercial work, and act as a critical adviser on strategic projects. This is a role with real influence—shaping major decisions, supporting corporate objectives, and ensuring high‑performing commercial governance. If you’re ready to make a fast, visible impact, this one is for you.

 

Your Role as Head of Commercial:

•Lead and oversee commercial contracts, property, and planning legal work
•Provide expert senior advice on complex commercial, planning and property matters
•Manage and supervise a team of contract, property and planning lawyers
•Drive key corporate programmes, ensuring legal risk is effectively managed
•Contribute at senior level, deputising and representing the service at high‑level meetings

 

Your Previous Experience as Head of Commercial:

•Extensive background in commercial contracts, property and planning legal work
•Experience managing and developing legal or commercial teams
•Strong ability to operate at senior leadership level, influencing major decisions
•Proven track record delivering complex, high‑value commercial advice
•Significant experience within a public sector or Local Authority setting

 

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact (consultant name) on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.