Sirona care & health CIC

Head of Commercial

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

We're excited to offer a brand-new leadership role at Sirona care & health: Head of Commercial. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a real difference at a time of growth and innovation within our organisation.

As Head of Commercial, you will lead and develop our Commercial function, reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer. You'll take the lead on all aspects of contract and commercial management - from overseeing the financial components of bids and tenders to building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.

This is a high-impact role where your strategic leadership will drive the delivery of a wide range of commercial clinical services. You'll lead on the commercial, legal, and procurement dimensions of our work - including business case development, contractor appointments, programme financial oversight, demand and capacity modelling, and robust contract management.

You will also play a central role in building a skilled and forward-thinking commercial function that supports our managers and staff to deliver high-quality, sustainable services to the communities we serve.

If you are an experienced commercial leader with a strong background in healthcare or public sector finance, and you thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does - we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Leading the contracts team in contract development, contract negotiation using persuasiveness and contract management. Deliver efficient procurements utilising existing routes to market and running effective tenders in the market.
Working with the Finance team who will provide the financial support for costing of bids and tenders and to develop and monitor project budgets forecasts and expenditure, using internal information as intelligence which will be sensitive in nature.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements while maintaining the highest standards for quality and compliance.
Implement and manage all contracts with third-party contractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers. Ensure contracts are executed efficiently, comply with legal and regulatory requirements and mitigate risks to the project.

Full duties contained within the attached job description.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£91,342 to £105,337 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7729511-HO

Job locations

Sirona care & health Offices

Badminton Road

Yate

BS37 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

If you are currently requiring a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months from your start date until the expiry date, please disclose your expiry date in your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

If you are currently requiring a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months from your start date until the expiry date, please disclose your expiry date in your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to master's level with significant post qualification experience and professional knowledge
Record of continuous professional development
Specialist training in relevant subject to Doctorate or equivalent experience
Formal evidence of project management skills such as successful completion of a formal training course and experience gained on specific projects

Desirable

Member of CCAB body

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge of commercial sector accounting and financial procedures and the ability to present these so that they are understood.
Project Management Skills
Good management skills with demonstrable experience in managing staff.
Able to create innovative solutions to complex problems, consistently exhibiting decisiveness, adaptability and the ability to work without supervision to a high standard and within tight timescales and deadlines
Using persuasion ensuring that managers deliver the strategic financial framework set by the company.

Desirable

Presentation skills, experience of public speaking

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to master's level with significant post qualification experience and professional knowledge
Record of continuous professional development
Specialist training in relevant subject to Doctorate or equivalent experience
Formal evidence of project management skills such as successful completion of a formal training course and experience gained on specific projects

Desirable

Member of CCAB body

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge of commercial sector accounting and financial procedures and the ability to present these so that they are understood.
Project Management Skills
Good management skills with demonstrable experience in managing staff.
Able to create innovative solutions to complex problems, consistently exhibiting decisiveness, adaptability and the ability to work without supervision to a high standard and within tight timescales and deadlines
Using persuasion ensuring that managers deliver the strategic financial framework set by the company.

Desirable

Presentation skills, experience of public speaking

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirona care & health Offices

Badminton Road

Yate

BS37 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirona care & health Offices

Badminton Road

Yate

BS37 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)