Job requirements
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values
- Other
Willingness to be adaptable and work flexibly
- Other
Ability to transport self around the area and to deadlines
- Experience
Substantial experience in a senior contracts, commercial management or business development role within a complex organisation
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of managing a portfolio of contracts or service level agreements through the contract lifecycle, including performance concerns, variations and renewals
- Experience
A successful track record of identifying tender opportunities and coordinating bids that have contributed to contract awards or organisational growth
- Experience
Experience of supporting income generation, including grant applications or other funding proposals, with demonstrable contributions to successful outcomes
- Experience
Experience of contributing to procurement and insurance arrangements, working with specialist advisers where necessary
- Experience
Experience of preparing business cases, assessing costs and income, and presenting commercial recommendations to senior managers or governance bodies
- Experience
Experience of project management and leading a project
- Experience
Experience of conducting investigations and RCAs
- Experience
Experience of delivering presentations, and teaching to small groups
- Experience
Experience in partnership working across professional disciplines and service specialities
- Qualifications
Degree in Business Management or equivalent degree level qualification
- Qualifications
Evidence of Accredited / theoretical training at postgraduate level relevant to the role.
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Skills and Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of contract management, commercial negotiation, risk assessment, financial appraisal and business case development
- Skills and Knowledge
Working knowledge of commissioning and procurement arrangements relevant to health and social care, including recognising applicable requirements and when specialist advice is needed
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of grant funding processes, funding conditions and accountability.
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of contribution of social value and anchor organisations to community outcomes
- Skills and Knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to produce reports suitable for audience at senior manager level
- Skills and Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and have the ability to communicate concerns and issues in a diplomatic manner that does not offend or escalate
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of working within budget and understanding financial management
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to deal with changing priorities, work under pressure, and work to tight deadline and flexible
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to motivate, empower and lead teams from different professional disciplines
- Skills and Knowledge
To identify, manage and mitigate risks
- Skills and Knowledge
Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Teams.
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions concerning issues
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work as a collaborative team player at all times, with a strong commitment to developing the locality into a high performing well respected area
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working collaboratively across organisations
- Experience
Experience of negotiating complex agreements with commissioners, customers or suppliers, balancing commercial outcomes with quality and risk
- Qualifications
Evidence of relevant leadership training and or qualification
- Skills and Knowledge
Project management skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Awareness of NHS and Adult Social Care Strategic Plans and Directives
Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Contracts and Commercial Development to lead our commercial growth agenda, maximise contract performance. Working across a diverse portfolio of health, social care, community, and well-being services, you will lead the development of new business opportunities, oversee contract management, maximise income generation, build strong relationships with commissioners and partners, and support the organisation to secure sustainable growth alongside creating a greater offer for our communities.
Main duties of the job
Head of Contracts and Commercial Development
30-37.5 hrs a week, Mon to Fri
Permanent
Salary Range 8a £55,785 pro rata, fixed salary point
We're looking for a strategic thinker who combines commercial acumen with a passion for making a difference.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth and sustainability of CPG and its subsidiaries through effective contract, commercial and business development activities. The role oversees contracts and service level agreements, ensuring risks are managed and opportunities for growth are maximised. Working with senior managers and the charitable trust, you will support income generation, grant funding and bids, while providing expertise in contracts, procurement and commercial negotiations. You will also help advance CPGs ambition to become a recognised Anchor Organisation within its communities.
You must have a degree in Business Administration or a relevant subject and significant experience in commercial development, business growth, income generation, contract management, or commissioning ideally within health and social care, be able to demonstrate collective leadership style with excellent skills in negotiation, influencing and relationship- building.
In return you will be part of a wider supporting team and have opportunity to develop further.
Interview date -Monday 9 November 2026
For further information and to arrange an informal discussion please contact Lisa Revell, CEO via email at lisa.revell@nhs.net
About us
Care Plus Group (CPG) is an employee-owned Community Benefit Society dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and independence for the communities we serve. Providing a diverse range of services including community nursing, urgent care, primary care, rehabilitation, adult social care, learning disability, specialist support services, and event medical services, CPG supports people at every stage of their health and care journey. As a socially responsible organisation, we combine a commercially minded approach with a compassionate heart, ensuring we remain financially sustainable whilst always prioritising the needs of the people and communities who rely on us.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
- Date posted: 13 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £55,785 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: B9814-26-197
- Job locations: Westgate Park, Charlton Street, Grimsby, DN31 1SQ, United Kingdom
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