Commercial Director | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | dependent upon experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7440073/358-7440073-VSM |
Summary
WearelookingforaCommercial Directorto join our newlyformedprovidercollaborativeof UniversityHospitalsofLeicesterNHSTrust(UHL)andtheUniversityHospitalsofNorthamptonshireNHSGroup(UHN).
In this exciting new collaborativepartnership, the post holder will provide leadership, vision and direction to the single Procurement function for the UHL/UHN Group delivering excellent levels of customer service and maximising commercial opportunities both within the organisation and wider system. This includes the implementation of integrated systems and processes and development and delivery of operational objectives to achieve the Trust’s strategic aims
The Commercial Director reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be accountable for providing commercial leadership to the Trust, providing high-level commercial advice, raising awareness of and maximising commercial opportunities that support delivery of strategic and tactical business objectives.
Contribute to the establishment of the Trust-wide standards to maintain, monitor and improve the quality of total care and the efficient use of resources to promote patient satisfaction, experience and outcomes
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Current vacancies - University Hospitals of Leicester https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk/careers/current-vacancies/ Trust
As a Director of the Trust, the role is critical in development of corporate management and strategic planning.
All of the aspects of the role are detailed in the attached job description and recruitment pack.
The below summaries the key elements to the role
· The role contributes to the establishment of the Trust-wide standards to maintain, monitor and improve the quality of total care and the efficient use of resources to promote patient satisfaction, experience and outcomes
The role holder will works in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer to agree operational and personal objectives and performance targets which focus on the delivery of the corporate strategy and business plans of the Trust
The role will be responsible for developing and delivering a Group-wide Procurement strategy and ensure the procurement function is fit for purpose, provides the appropriate balance between delivery and development, is focussed on outstanding customer support and is aligned to the needs and ambitions of the wider organisation and system.
Working with Trust Directors and Executives, lead the development of business plans consistent with the Trusts Commercial strategy and provide leadership to the development of business cases for commercial developments, creating a sustainable pipeline of commercial developments.
The role is responsible for the development and implementation of a commercial strategy for the Trust that achieves the Trust’s strategic aims and objectives, ensuring adequate engagement with stakeholders. Working with Trust Directors and Executives, lead the development of business plans consistent with the commercial strategy and provide leadership to the development of business cases for commercial developments, creating a sustainable pipeline of commercial developments
The role holder will ensure that all legal and statutory obligations are met to the highest standards of corporate and clinical governance, personal conduct and probity.
The role holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of a governance framework for commercial activities of the organisation, including third party, not-for-profit and all partnership arrangements consistent with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions and Public Sector procurement regulations.
In addition to being responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered, both internally within the Group and externally with our contract and commercial partners.
Recruitment Timescales
Advert Closes- 10thSeptember
Notification of interview invitations- 19thSeptember
Interview date week commencing- 6thOctober
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025