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Head of Commercial

Sheffield Permanent £75,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for innovation, transformation, and delivering meaningful impact? We are seeking a strategic, forward‑thinking professional to join a not-for-profit client based in Sheffield, to drive the implementation of their commercial strategy and lead a diverse portfolio of business development, procurement, projects, and commercial services.
  • New Head of Commercial Role based in Sheffield
  • Permanent, Hybrid working

About Our Client

This is an opportunity to join a well-established not-for-profit organisation known for its commitment to delivering excellence and meaningful impact. With a collaborative team culture, the organisation supports communities through its innovative and effective programmes.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for the Head of Commercial:

  • Lead the delivery of commercial, business development, and transformation objectives.
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership across commercial functions including contracts, procurement, projects, assets, and trading activity.
  • Drive strategic contract management to maximise supplier performance and minimise organisational risk.
  • Develop strong supplier partnerships that encourage innovation and continuous service improvement.
  • Embed best‑practice procurement and commercial governance across all services and sites.
  • Provide commercial leadership to major organisational projects, ensuring robust planning, delivery, and financial control.
  • Support strategic asset management to maximise educational, community, and commercial value.
  • Lead and influence transformation programmes, supporting the redesign of services and exploring alternative delivery models.
  • Champion commercial innovation and identify opportunities for growth and diversification.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Commercial should have:

  • Significant experience in senior leadership within commercial or procurement.
  • A mix of experience within the Public and Private sector would be ideal for this role.
  • Proven track record in income generation, traded service growth, or commercial service development.
  • Strong background in procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
  • Experience leading complex projects, asset portfolios, or commercial service functions.
  • Experience leading and developing multi‑disciplinary teams.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders and governance bodies.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering transformation, service improvement, or organisational change.
  • Experience forming partnerships or collaborative ventures with external organisations.

What's on Offer

  • A salary of £79,000 per annum.
  • Full-time - 37 hours per week.
  • Permanent position within a respected not-for-profit organisation.
  • Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6984967
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-032026-6984967