Job summary
An exciting opportunity to take on an important leadership role within a shared commercial function operating across two NHS Trusts.
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) are now working together in partnership and have forged closer connections under a single executive team to ensure the sustainability of quality services for patients. This partnership includes a single corporate service and a commercial function that provides a service across both trusts.
Main duties of the job
Our partnership brings huge opportunity and potential. The trusts bring together a combined turnover of over £1bn, providing a wide range of services to a population of nearly 800,000. As one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, PHU is a major provider of training and education and has a strong national Research and Innovation profile. The Trust also has a well-earned reputation for clinical excellence in many areas. IWT provides acute and ambulance services on the island, with St. Mary's Hospital in Newport being the main centre for providing emergency services.
About us
Our vision for Single Corporate Services Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As our Deputy Commercial Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring we realise our potential and in the success of our commercial function. You will lead the development and implementation of the Trusts commercial strategy, driving opportunities through innovation and transformation to deliver quality improvement, revenue growth and cost benefits. You will be responsible for developing key internal and external relationships, working across the organisations and the wider system to horizon scan for potential commercial opportunities. You will provide support and guidance to colleagues in all matters relating to the Trusts commercial activities.
We are seeking a skilled, rounded and highly commercial leader who can inspire, motivate and lead high performing teams. You will be a strategic thinker, able to deal with complexity and achieve solutions through your innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate at Board level and build credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders.
If you are looking for an exciting leadership role where you can lead with ambition, then we welcome your interest and application.
Recruitment Timetable
Applications Close: Sunday, 23 March 2025
Shortlisting Interviews: w/c 31 March & 7 April 2025
Final Interviews and Assessment: w/c 21 April 2025
To request a copy of the information pack, or for a confidential call, please contact Joe Joyce and Natasha Parmar on: enquiries@finegreen.co.uk
Application is by CV and Covering Letter and should be submitted to: applications@finegreen.co.uk
Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
As our Deputy Commercial Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring we realise our potential and in the success of our commercial function. You will lead the development and implementation of the Trusts commercial strategy, driving opportunities through innovation and transformation to deliver quality improvement, revenue growth and cost benefits. You will be responsible for developing key internal and external relationships, working across the organisations and the wider system to horizon scan for potential commercial opportunities. You will provide support and guidance to colleagues in all matters relating to the Trusts commercial activities.
We are seeking a skilled, rounded and highly commercial leader who can inspire, motivate and lead high performing teams. You will be a strategic thinker, able to deal with complexity and achieve solutions through your innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate at Board level and build credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders.
If you are looking for an exciting leadership role where you can lead with ambition, then we welcome your interest and application.
Recruitment Timetable
Applications Close: Sunday, 23 March 2025
Shortlisting Interviews: w/c 31 March & 7 April 2025
Final Interviews and Assessment: w/c 21 April 2025
To request a copy of the information pack, or for a confidential call, please contact Joe Joyce and Natasha Parmar on: enquiries@finegreen.co.uk
Application is by CV and Covering Letter and should be submitted to: applications@finegreen.co.uk
Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification in relevant health or associated business field, or equivalent career experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Commercial role, either in health or public sector
Desirable
- Experience developing and leading high performance commercial teams
- Knowledge of commercial and contractual mechanisms within the public sector
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong commercial acumen, financial modelling and ability to drive revenue growth
- Creative problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking
- Can evidence innovative and strategic thinking ability
- Advanced influencing, negotiating, persuasion, communication and presentation skills to individuals and large groups
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of Health Sector structure, policies and practices
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness and as an inclusive leader
- A high level of integrity and the ability to motivate and inspire others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification in relevant health or associated business field, or equivalent career experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Commercial role, either in health or public sector
Desirable
- Experience developing and leading high performance commercial teams
- Knowledge of commercial and contractual mechanisms within the public sector
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong commercial acumen, financial modelling and ability to drive revenue growth
- Creative problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking
- Can evidence innovative and strategic thinking ability
- Advanced influencing, negotiating, persuasion, communication and presentation skills to individuals and large groups
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of Health Sector structure, policies and practices
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness and as an inclusive leader
- A high level of integrity and the ability to motivate and inspire others
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).
