Main area Procurement & Supplies Grade Band 8c Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid Working) Job ref 176-C-7000942
Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hinchingbrooke Hospital Town Huntingdon Salary £74,290 - £85,601 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/03/2025 23:59
Commercial Lead – Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme
Band 8c
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lead to join the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme (HHRP)—a once-in-a-generation project that will transform healthcare in Cambridgeshire and beyond. With an estimated value of £800 million, this ambitious programme is set to deliver a state-of-the-art, sustainable digital hospital, aligned with NHS Net Zero and Hospital 2.0 standards by 2030-31.
As HHRP Commercial Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading procurement and commercial strategies for this major capital programme. Your expertise in strategic procurement, supplier management, and commercial governance will ensure the successful delivery of contracts while securing best value for money. You will oversee the full commercial lifecycle of the project, from planning and procurement through to contract management and supplier performance.
Main duties of the job
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive commercial strategy aligned with Hospital 2.0 and sustainability goals.
2. Lead procurement activities for contractors, consultants, and equipment, ensuring compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
3. Establish and maintain supplier relationships, driving value for money and contract performance.
4. Manage high-value tenders, ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement processes.
The Commercial Lead will play a pivotal role in the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme (HHRP), ensuring robust commercial oversight and procurement strategy for this transformative project. Embedded within the Trust’s HHRP team, the post holder will lead on procurement, contract management, and supplier engagement, ensuring value for money and compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
Working closely with senior leadership, finance teams, and project managers, they will drive commercial planning, risk mitigation, and business case development, supporting the successful delivery of the Hospital 2.0 vision. The Commercial Lead will also oversee high-value tenders, contract performance, and strategic supplier relationships, ensuring seamless integration of commercial activity into the wider HHRP programme.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive commercial strategy aligned with Hospital 2.0 and sustainability goals.
2. Lead procurement activities for contractors, consultants, and equipment, ensuring compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
3. Establish and maintain supplier relationships, driving value for money and contract performance.
4. Manage high-value tenders, ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement processes.
5. Support business case development, risk mitigation strategies, and performance reporting to stakeholders, including NHSE and HM Treasury.
6. Work collaboratively with senior leadership, finance teams, and project managers to integrate commercial planning into the wider HHRP programme delivery.
7. Lead a commercial team, ensuring a high-performance culture and professional development opportunities.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
* Professional knowledge acquired through Master’s level degree, leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience
* Procurement professional certification e.g., CIPS
* Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal development
* Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector
* PRINCE2/PRINCE2 Agile/ MSP or P3O Practitioner
Experience
* Extensive experience in commercial management, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably within the NHS.
* Experienced in reviewing and interpreting complex financial and analytical information to support the development of strategic plans and delivery of change programmes.
* Extensive experience of managing complex transformation programmes and projects through to delivery.
* Proven track record of delivering to challenging targets.
* Evidence of highly complex and contentious communication in antagonistic situations
* Evidence of regular research and development activity
* Experience of managing staff
* Experience of negotiating with private companies.
* Experience and track record of change management principles and methodology
* Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services
* Experience of using own initiative/working autonomously and to deadlines
* Experience of working as part of an integrated team; able to promote teamwork
* Knowledge of the New Hospital Programme
* Knowledge and applied understanding of the context and challenges of leaders in health and health care settings
Skills
* Must demonstrate knowledge of the current health system within North West Anglia, the aims and aspirations of the ICS / Acute Trust and current national health policy, including national guidance on Sustainability and Transformation plans and Ten-Year Plan
* Proven negotiating skills and ability to communicate in challenging situations.
* Ability to communicate effectively in antagonistic situations
* Able to lead and gain buy in for changes to existing processes and deal proactively and effectively with change resistance.
* Ability to understand and convey complex messages to a diverse audience at varying levels, including senior management, both within the Trust and in external organisations
* Ability to manage multiple, large scale projects at one time. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
* Able to direct, influence and manage diverse teams
* A “solutions focused” approach to problem solving.
* Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
* Ability to develop good, working relationships
* Ability to manage conflict
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Name Insight Executive Job title mike.kennedy@insightexecutive.co.uk Email address NorthWestAngliaNHS@insightexecutive.co.uk Telephone number 07557 042 383 Additional information
We are looking for an experienced commercial and procurement professional who thrives in complex, high-value healthcare projects. You will have a strong strategic mindset and the ability to navigate large-scale procurement frameworks while maintaining a focus on efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or Master’s degree in a relevant field
* Extensive commercial management, procurement, or supply chain experience, ideally within healthcare or the public sector
* Proven track record in managing high-value contracts, supplier negotiations, and cost control
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels
* Experience of working within public procurement regulations and leading complex transformation programmes
This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare infrastructure in Cambridgeshire. If you have the expertise and leadership to drive this landmark programme forward, we would love to hear from you.
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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Mike Kennedy at Insight Executive.
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