Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Commercial to join us in developing a new hospital for Airedale. On 25 May 2023, the Government announced that Airedale General Hospital will be rebuilt by 2030, in recognition of the current structural issues facing the existing hospital.
This is a once in a generation opportunity to be involved in a major hospital development and we are seeking an enthusiastic commercially astute candidate to lead and optimise procurement efforts, contract management, and supplier relationships to deliver a successful, cost-efficient scheme aligning with the Hospital 2.0 vision
The postholder will be comfortable operating in an environment of significant complexity and ambiguity, and be adept at fostering collaboration within the operating environment as well as demonstrating good judgement, offering guidance and support. They will role model behaviours that live our organisational values of collaboration, even-handedness, involvement, and impact, and encourage similar behaviours in colleagues.
The role sits as part of the newly developing Securing the Future Programme team, based at Airedale General Hospital, whilst offering a range of flexible and agile working opportunities. There is likely to be a small amount of off-site travel to support local events and activities as required.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Commercial will lead and manage all contract negotiations and post-contract commercial management for the Securing the Future Programme. The post holder will ensure the delivery of a robust, high-quality, and professional contract management service that meets statutory, regulatory, and NHS requirements while aligning with the programme's key priorities. This role requires close collaboration with senior business stakeholders to develop and implement both short- and long-term strategies for the relevant sub-programmes, positioning the Trust to maximise value, minimise risk, and achieve the programme's intended benefits through cost savings or operational improvements.
The Head of Commercial will drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing measurable efficiencies in both cost and operational delivery, while providing critical market insights. As the programme evolves, the role will adapt to meet changing needs, potentially involving the line management, coaching, and development of a sub-team dedicated to delivering strong commercial contracts that ensure optimal cost efficiency and value maximisation.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information of the role please see attached the full job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information of the role please see attached the full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
- oProfessional procurement or commercial qualifications e.g. MRICS, MCIPS
Desirable
- oP3O Practitioner
- oPRINCE2/ PRINCE2 Agile/ MSP
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience in commercial management, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably within the NHS
- oSubject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to Contract Management; Evidence of post qualification experience in Construction or Professional Services with evidence of a Commercial and Contractual bias
- oExtensive experience in a variety of Procurement and Contracting models and specifically in Construction NEC based contracting environments, using a range of reimbursement models.
- oDemonstrable experience of working in a large infrastructure programme interfacing with project managers, planners, risk managers and project controls with demonstrable experience of strategic Cost Management at a programme level
- oDemonstrable experience in a Quantity Surveying with extensive knowledge of different forms of contract
- oDemonstrable experience of governing, managing or overseeing Quantity Surveying teams within the Healthcare sector
Desirable
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the New Hospital Programme
- oGeneral awareness of the national guidance on identifying and managing Reinforced Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
- oProfessional procurement or commercial qualifications e.g. MRICS, MCIPS
Desirable
- oP3O Practitioner
- oPRINCE2/ PRINCE2 Agile/ MSP
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience in commercial management, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably within the NHS
- oSubject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to Contract Management; Evidence of post qualification experience in Construction or Professional Services with evidence of a Commercial and Contractual bias
- oExtensive experience in a variety of Procurement and Contracting models and specifically in Construction NEC based contracting environments, using a range of reimbursement models.
- oDemonstrable experience of working in a large infrastructure programme interfacing with project managers, planners, risk managers and project controls with demonstrable experience of strategic Cost Management at a programme level
- oDemonstrable experience in a Quantity Surveying with extensive knowledge of different forms of contract
- oDemonstrable experience of governing, managing or overseeing Quantity Surveying teams within the Healthcare sector
Desirable
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the New Hospital Programme
- oGeneral awareness of the national guidance on identifying and managing Reinforced Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
