Applications will NOT be accepted via NHS jobs. Please refer to the Health Innovation KSS Careers/Vacancies website for the full job description of the role. Further details on how to apply can also be found at our website. Alternatively, please visit our ATS Platform, TeamTailor, at: Key responsibilities of the role The Chief Commercial Officer of Kent Surrey Sussex AHSN Ltd (trading as Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex) will be a key member of the executive management group (EMG), reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and will be expected to attend the bi-monthly Board meetings. The post holders key responsibility is to deliver Health Innovation KSSs commercial strategy, resultant income and objectives as agreed with the CEO wider EMG and Board of Directors as well as any other objectives agreed annually. The Chief Commercial Officer will lead the organisation personally & through the wider team in building successful and income generating strategic partnerships across a complex network of organisations and by doing so will create value for the system, deliver on a stretching income target designed to create a sustainable future for Health Innovation KSS. The role of the CCO is to pull together the many and various business development and commercial activities across the organisation functionally and focus these on a coordinated strategic set of plans and objectives. The post holder will develop and enhance the sustainability, reputation and influence of Health Innovation KSS; adding value to existing infrastructures and partnerships, regionally and nationally and playing a key role within the wider group of Health Innovation Networks. The CCO will proactively lead and develop relationships with key stakeholders including the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)/Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), NHSE, DHSC, Local Trusts/PCNs, Medtech industry (ABHI, HealthTechalliance, TECH UK), Pharma industry (ABPI), Innovate UK, Universities and other parts of the public and private sector. Through this work the CCO will work with EMG colleagues to drive and deliver healthcare innovation through job creation and inward investment built on region wide collaborations to support health and care sector innovators. The CCO will work closely with the CEO and EMG to deliver a compassionate, inclusive commercially savvy and delivery-orientated culture within Health Innovation KSS. This will be achieved within a robust governance and operating model and effective working relationships with the Executive Management Team and the wider organisation.