Job summary
As Director of Commercial Delivery, the post holder will lead commercial delivery for all areas of spend for NHS England.
The NHS is one of the biggest commercial "organisations" in the country, buying on behalf of the fifth biggest employer in the world. The NHS England Commercial Delivery team leads on commercial activity for NHS England and in the instances where NHS England lead procurements on behalf of the NHS
We are responsible for the management of over 3,000 contracts valued at around £13bn and we deliver over 1,100 new procurements a year at a value of approximately £2.5bn. We deliver this through four main categories of spend: Digital, Data and Technology; Workforce, Training and Education; Clinical Services; and Professional, Corporate and Estates Services.
This role will lead commercial delivery for these categories of spend across the full commercial lifecycle from customer engagement and commercial strategy development, market management, procurement, contract and supplier management and exit.
This is a challenging and exciting role that will embed the new operating model for NHS England Commercial and then develop and mature the team ensuing a real focus on internal customer relations and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to and deputising for the Director of Commercial Delivery and Governance and part of the extended leadership of the our new Commercial Directorate for NHS England.
As Director of Commercial Delivery, the post hold will be responsible for all NHS England commercial activity for direct 3rd party spend for NHS England and for national procurements undertaken on behalf of the NHS. Specific responsibilities include:
Engaging with and providing a business partnering service to the organisation, helping national directorate and regions to develop mature commercial pipelines and strategies.
Leading all procurements for NHS England for Digital, Data and Technology; Workforce, Training and Education; Clinical Services; and Professional, Corporate and Estates Services spend - driving value and efficiencies and ensuring compliance with relevant procurement regulations and spend controls.
Leading contract management for these contracts, with a focus on our most critical contracts and developing strategic supplier relationships.
Fully embedding our new operating model, driving continuous improvement and embedding the New Procurement Act into working practices.
Further details can be found in the main job description.
About us
The 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 a great 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.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
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
The Commercial Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) will now take place on Tuesday 10 September, with in person interviews taking place in London on Monday 30 September.
To help us build a better picture of how you can help us meet our ambitions, we would like you to respond to the following questions in the Supporting Statement section in the job application form:
- What values, behaviours and leadership expertise will you bring to our team and how will this help us develop an inclusive and high performing commercial delivery team?
- What expertise do you have of leading the delivery of specialist commercial delivery functions of scale and high complexity?
- Where have you developed and led complex commercial strategies that have resulted in high impact / high value change or outcomes?
- What expertise do you have in working collaboratively with senior, diverse stakeholder groups to effect positive change and influence decision making?
- What experience do you have of managing risk in supply chains and for strategically influencing suppliers?
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
As a requirement of this role and selection process you will need to have successfully completed the Government Commercial Function Commercial Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) at Commercial Specialist level. If you do not already have this qualification you will be offered the opportunity to undertake this if you are longlisted for the role. The ADC is a full day assessment centre and further information is available at: Commercial assessment and development centre - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For an informal discussion please contact Nic Fox, Director of Commercial Delivery and Governance: nic.fox@nhs.net.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level within our workforce.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Commercial Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) will now take place on Tuesday 10 September, with in person interviews taking place in London on Monday 30 September.
To help us build a better picture of how you can help us meet our ambitions, we would like you to respond to the following questions in the Supporting Statement section in the job application form:
- What values, behaviours and leadership expertise will you bring to our team and how will this help us develop an inclusive and high performing commercial delivery team?
- What expertise do you have of leading the delivery of specialist commercial delivery functions of scale and high complexity?
- Where have you developed and led complex commercial strategies that have resulted in high impact / high value change or outcomes?
- What expertise do you have in working collaboratively with senior, diverse stakeholder groups to effect positive change and influence decision making?
- What experience do you have of managing risk in supply chains and for strategically influencing suppliers?
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
As a requirement of this role and selection process you will need to have successfully completed the Government Commercial Function Commercial Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) at Commercial Specialist level. If you do not already have this qualification you will be offered the opportunity to undertake this if you are longlisted for the role. The ADC is a full day assessment centre and further information is available at: Commercial assessment and development centre - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For an informal discussion please contact Nic Fox, Director of Commercial Delivery and Governance: nic.fox@nhs.net.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level within our workforce.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience, with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Professional procurement or commercial qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in leading the development and running of a high performing commercial delivery function with high value and complexity of spend.
- Demonstrable ability to develop and lead complex commercial strategies resulting in high impact / high value change or outcomes.
- Experience of managing risk through supply chains and for strategically influencing and managing strategic suppliers.
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Experience of working collaboratively with senior, diverse stakeholder groups to affect positive change and influence decision making.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of the legal / policy frameworks for commercial and procurement activity.
Values and Behaviors
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership experience of developing diverse and inclusive and high performing customer focused commercial delivery teams.
- Leadership of innovative and robust approaches to procurement across the health and care system, and beyond (or equivalent), leading to faster and more cost-effective delivery of solutions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience, with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Professional procurement or commercial qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in leading the development and running of a high performing commercial delivery function with high value and complexity of spend.
- Demonstrable ability to develop and lead complex commercial strategies resulting in high impact / high value change or outcomes.
- Experience of managing risk through supply chains and for strategically influencing and managing strategic suppliers.
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Experience of working collaboratively with senior, diverse stakeholder groups to affect positive change and influence decision making.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of the legal / policy frameworks for commercial and procurement activity.
Values and Behaviors
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership experience of developing diverse and inclusive and high performing customer focused commercial delivery teams.
- Leadership of innovative and robust approaches to procurement across the health and care system, and beyond (or equivalent), leading to faster and more cost-effective delivery of solutions.
