Commercial Manager

Job summary

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As a Commercial Manager with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you'll help ensure we make the best use of public money to support services that save and improve lives. Working across a diverse portfolio of contracts, you'll partner with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk and support high-quality procurement decisions. You'll lead commercial activity throughout the contract lifecycle, from sourcing and tendering through to supplier management and performance review. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, influence strategic decisions and build trusted relationships across NHSBT. In return, you'll continue to develop your expertise in a collaborative environment where your knowledge, ideas and commitment to continuous improvement will help shape better outcomes for patients, donors and the wider public.

This is a national role with the opportunity to work for a national organisation and be based at one of the following locations: Barnsley, Basildon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton, or Oxford. Your base location will be mutually agreed with the hiring manager following the final interview outcome, and we will aim to appoint you to the nearest available base where possible.

Main duties of the job

• You will work with the Senior Commercial Lead and Senior Commercial Manager to source, procure, negotiate and manage a range of business-critical commercial contracts and framework agreements for the provision of goods and services across NHSBT.
• Manage commercial projects that deliver value for money and support services that make a difference to patients and the public.
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
• Develop sourcing and procurement strategies that balance quality, compliance, risk and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements that protect NHSBTs interests and create long-term value.
• Guide customers through procurement processes, providing clear and practical commercial advice.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract delivery to support continuous improvement and reliable service provision.
• Analyse commercial data and market information to support informed decision-making and future planning.
• Promote best practice by ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations, policies and governance requirements.
• Support learning and capability across NHSBT by delivering training, sharing expertise and encouraging effective commercial practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiencies and deliver measurable savings across procurement activities.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

• Date posted: 30 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 009393
• Job locations: NHSBT, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2SG, United Kingdom, NHSBT, Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LL, United Kingdom, NHSBT, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9BQ, United Kingdom, NHSBT, Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3EZ, United Kingdom, NHSBT, 500 North Bristol Park, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QH, United Kingdom, NHSBT, Capitol Way, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3FG, United Kingdom, NHSBT, Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5AF, United Kingdom, NHSBT, Holland Drive, off Barrack Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NQ, United Kingdom, NHSBT, Long Road, Cambridge, CB2 0PT, United Kingdom, NHSBT, 75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting, London, SW17 0RB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Join NHS Blood and Transplant as a Commercial Manager and help deliver value from every pound spent. Leading procurement and contract activity across a diverse portfolio, you'll work with key stakeholders to drive performance, manage risk and support services that save and improve lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic decisions while developing your career in a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

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