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Interim Commercial Director
Charity / Social Care
Hybrid – (With Travel Required)
6 months (potential to extend)
Eaton Syalon are working alongside a leading Charity with a national footprint to hire a Commercial Director on an interim basis to lead on managing complex funding/commissioning arrangements with local authorities and NHS bodies.
As Interim Commercial Director you will work alongside the senior team to strengthen their commercial function, with a particular focus on contractual oversight, commercial performance, and commissioner relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the commercial management of NHS and local authority contracts, ensuring performance against agreed KPIs and financial sustainability.
* Support the Finance and Operational teams with pricing models, income forecasting, and contract profitability analysis.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, acting as a key liaison on contract performance, renewals, and new opportunities.
* Drive improvements in contractual compliance, governance, and commercial reporting.
* Identify and evaluate opportunities for commercial growth, improved efficiency, or risk mitigation across the funded services portfolio.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in a commercial leadership role within the NHS, social care, local authority, or charity sector.
* Strong working knowledge of public sector commissioning processes, especially within adult social care or supported living environments.
* Financially literate with the ability to model, challenge, and influence commercial performance.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, especially in regulated or complex environments.
* Hands-on, collaborative, and outcome-driven approach — comfortable operating at pace in an interim capacity.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational success of a highly respected organisation, making a direct impact on services that support some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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