Job summary
As Associate Director of Commercial Delivery, the post holder will lead and work as part of a dynamic commercial team. They will lead significant areas of complex commercial delivery and large teams and undertake a senior leadership role in managing our supply base effectively and be pivotal to delivering successful commercial outcomes while making complex and challenging decisions across NHS England.
This will include many of NHS England's highest-impact commercial arrangements in terms of criticality, reputational risk and value with portfolio value in excess of £1bn.These commercial arrangements arehighly complex and visible, and the role requires a proactive approach and strong leadership to drive commercial input and ensure industry best practice, delivering value and identifying and mitigating NHS England from commercial risks.
This role is a key part of the Sub Directorate and oversees and sets the overall commercial delivery strategy for the clinical service category
Main duties of the job
- Lead all areas of commercial delivery for the clinical service category (from procurement strategy through to contract exit) demonstrating experience of leading large and complex procurements and contracts including many of NHS England's highest-impact commercial arrangements in terms of criticality, reputational risk and value with portfolio value in excess of £1bn.
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary commercial teams including support and coaching for professional development (e.g. GCO ADC accreditation).
- Drive and lead commercial and industry best practice for the category with a continuous improvement and innovation focus, delivering value and efficiencies and identifying and mitigating NHS England from commercial risks.
- Work with national and senior directors and stakeholders in NHS England, across the health and care system and across Government to achieve robust commercial outcomes.
- Lead and set the overall tone of the relationship with suppliers to build and maintain strategic relationships at a very senior supplier level aligned with GCO and Crown Representatives across Government.
- Lead on complex dispute resolution between strategic suppliers and the NHS.
- Bring comprehensive knowledge of end -to-end commercial lifecycle at expert level, including Public Contract Regulations and NHS/Government Commercial policies, including political awareness of commercial initiatives demonstrating leadership in implementing new procurement/commercial policy.
About us
People are central to what we do - both in terms of our patient-led care but just as importantly, our brilliant team. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate workforce supporting everyone to reach their full potential.
You'll be joining a supportive and friendly team where you can truly be yourself. You'll also have access to fantastic benefits such as our pension scheme, great annual leave entitlement and flexible working opportunities to give you the work/life balance that suits your lifestyle and caring responsibilities.
If you are passionate about commercial and procurement and want to make a tangible difference to people's lives, join us on this exciting journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for more information but for an informal discussion please contact;
Nic Fox
Nic.Fox@nhs.net
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.
To help us build a better picture of how you can help us meet our ambitions, we would like you to use the Supporting Statement section in the job application form to demonstrate how you would:
- Lead all areas of commercial delivery for the clinical service category (from procurement strategy through to contract exit) demonstrating experience of leading large and complex procurements and contracts
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary commercial teams including support and coaching for professional development (e.g. GCO ADC accreditation).
- Drive and lead commercial and industry best practice for the category with a continuous improvement and innovation focus, delivering value and efficiencies and identifying and mitigating NHS England from commercial risks.
- Work with national and very senior directors and stakeholders in NHS England, across the health and care system and across Government to achieve robust commercial outcomes. This will include up to ministerial and cross Government levels including into HMT and Cabinet Office.
- Lead and set the overall tone of the relationship with suppliers to build and maintain strategic relationships at a very senior supplier level aligned with GCO and Crown Representatives across Government.
- Lead on complex dispute resolution between strategic suppliers and the NHS.
- Bring comprehensive knowledge of end -to-end commercial lifecycle at expert level, including Public Contract Regulations and NHS/Government Commercial policies, including political awareness of commercial initiatives demonstrating leadership in implementing new procurement/commercial policy
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.
This advert was taken down over night. Please accept our sincere apologies and any inconvenience caused for any draft submissions that could not be submitted. This vacancy is due to close on 23/11/2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for more information but for an informal discussion please contact;
Nic Fox
Nic.Fox@nhs.net
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.
To help us build a better picture of how you can help us meet our ambitions, we would like you to use the Supporting Statement section in the job application form to demonstrate how you would:
- Lead all areas of commercial delivery for the clinical service category (from procurement strategy through to contract exit) demonstrating experience of leading large and complex procurements and contracts
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary commercial teams including support and coaching for professional development (e.g. GCO ADC accreditation).
- Drive and lead commercial and industry best practice for the category with a continuous improvement and innovation focus, delivering value and efficiencies and identifying and mitigating NHS England from commercial risks.
- Work with national and very senior directors and stakeholders in NHS England, across the health and care system and across Government to achieve robust commercial outcomes. This will include up to ministerial and cross Government levels including into HMT and Cabinet Office.
- Lead and set the overall tone of the relationship with suppliers to build and maintain strategic relationships at a very senior supplier level aligned with GCO and Crown Representatives across Government.
- Lead on complex dispute resolution between strategic suppliers and the NHS.
- Bring comprehensive knowledge of end -to-end commercial lifecycle at expert level, including Public Contract Regulations and NHS/Government Commercial policies, including political awareness of commercial initiatives demonstrating leadership in implementing new procurement/commercial policy
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.
This advert was taken down over night. Please accept our sincere apologies and any inconvenience caused for any draft submissions that could not be submitted. This vacancy is due to close on 23/11/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPS accreditation or evidence of equivalent level of experience
- IACCM Expert status or evidence of equivalent level of experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Lead all areas of commercial delivery for the workforce category (from procurement strategy through to contract exit) demonstrating experience of leading large and complex procurements and contracts
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary commercial teams including support and coaching for professional development (e.g. GCO ADC accreditation).
- Drive and lead commercial and industry best practice for the category with a continuous improvement and innovation focus, delivering value and efficiencies and identifying and mitigating NHS England from commercial risks.
- Work with national and very senior directors and stakeholders in NHS England, across the health and care system and across Government to achieve robust commercial outcomes. This will include up to ministerial and cross Government levels including into HMT and Cabinet Office.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Lead and sets the overall tone of the relationship with suppliers to build and maintain strategic relationships at a very senior supplier level aligned with GCO and Crown Representatives across Government.
- Bring comprehensive knowledge of end -to-end commercial lifecycle at expert level, including Public Contract Regulations and NHS/Government Commercial policies, including political awareness of commercial initiatives demonstrating leadership in implementing new procurement/commercial policy.
- Lead on complex dispute resolution between strategic suppliers and the NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPS accreditation or evidence of equivalent level of experience
- IACCM Expert status or evidence of equivalent level of experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Lead all areas of commercial delivery for the workforce category (from procurement strategy through to contract exit) demonstrating experience of leading large and complex procurements and contracts
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary commercial teams including support and coaching for professional development (e.g. GCO ADC accreditation).
- Drive and lead commercial and industry best practice for the category with a continuous improvement and innovation focus, delivering value and efficiencies and identifying and mitigating NHS England from commercial risks.
- Work with national and very senior directors and stakeholders in NHS England, across the health and care system and across Government to achieve robust commercial outcomes. This will include up to ministerial and cross Government levels including into HMT and Cabinet Office.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Lead and sets the overall tone of the relationship with suppliers to build and maintain strategic relationships at a very senior supplier level aligned with GCO and Crown Representatives across Government.
- Bring comprehensive knowledge of end -to-end commercial lifecycle at expert level, including Public Contract Regulations and NHS/Government Commercial policies, including political awareness of commercial initiatives demonstrating leadership in implementing new procurement/commercial policy.
- Lead on complex dispute resolution between strategic suppliers and the NHS.
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
