Commercial Director

Commercial Director

The closing date is 17 November 2025

An exciting opportunity is available for an individual with an accounting or legal qualification to join our Specialist Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust in this new role, which will be key to the development and delivery of our commercial strategy.

The role will ensure the Trust has a commercial portfolio that can safely thrive by ensuring that all of the Trust's commercial activities comply with legal, regulatory and governance requirements and providing leadership to a newly formed commercial team.

Applicants will be educated to Masters level with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPS), alongside significant management experience in a commercial or finance role.

We are looking for a colleague who can demonstrate strong experience of negotiating and managing commercial contracts, and delivery of complex commercial strategy and transactions.

Role available on month secondment or fixed term contract.

Pay banding subject to agenda for change job evaluation.

Main duties of the job

To play a central role in the leadership and future success of the organisation, advising the Trust Executive and Senior Management Teams on all aspects of:

• Commercial Contracts
• Not for Profit contractual arrangements
• Wholly or partially owned subsidiaries
• Joint Ventures or any similar third party arrangements
• Areas covered by the commercial strategy

Other responsibilities include Building and leading commercial team and governance framework:

• Development and implementation of commercial strategy
• Managing contracts and partnerships
• Advising on commercial risks and opportunities
• Representing the Trust nationally and regionally
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Promoting innovation and continuous improvement

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with high levels of staff and patient satisfaction, and a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH offers a range of benefits, professional development opportunities and state of the art facilities.

Job responsibilities

Play a major part in corporate management and strategic planning, deputise for the Chief Finance & Commercial Officer, lead delivery of the Trust's commercial strategic objectives, and ensure compliance with legal and statutory obligations.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners, other healthcare providers and partners.

Lead commercial negotiations and manage contracts, ensuring value for money and alignment with national policies.

Build and develop a highly skilled commercial team, promote commercial skills development, and manage resources within the allocated budget.

Support the Trust's financial health through effective commercial strategy, business case development, and procurement engagement.

Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Development

• Accounting and/or legal qualification
• Evidence of managerial development

Experience

• Substantial managerial experience within a commercial or financial role
• Demonstrable delivery of complex commercial strategy and transactions
• Strong experience of negotiating and managing commercial contracts
• Sound understanding of the commercial environment, particularly national healthcare policy
• Up to date knowledge of public sector business planning and procurement governance
• Experience of developing business cases and commercial contracts
• Commercial and business acumen with demonstrable ability to contribute to major strategic programmes

Knowledge and skills

• Able to influence internal and external stakeholders to bring about change and service improvements
• Motivational leadership, able to set a clear direction and vision and drive continuous improvement
• Exceptional negotiator and communicator with stakeholder management skills
• Able to make decisions autonomously
• Strategic thinker, able to analyse complex problems within a complex working environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.