Commercial Director
New Yesterday
Social Care
Location: North West (with national travel) Salary: £90,000
£100,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance Contract: Permanent, Full Time Defour Partnership is proud to be supporting a leading national social care provider with the recruitment of an exceptional Commercial Director to drive strategic growth and impact across the UK. The Opportunity This is a high-profile executive leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a modern, values-driven commercial strategy within a complex, multi-service environment supporting children, young people and adults. Reporting to the Chief Officer team, you will lead national business development, partnerships, pricing, bids, and market expansion
ensuring sustainable growth aligned to positive outcomes for the people supported. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Growth
Lead the national commercial and business development strategy
Set growth plans, budgets, KPIs and governance frameworks
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards Partnerships & Market Development
Build strong relationships with commissioners, housing partners and sector leaders
Represent the organisation at regional and national level
Identify and open new market opportunities Mergers, Acquisitions & Innovation
Explore mergers, acquisitions, alliances and new income streams
Develop innovative commercial models and ventures Commercial Excellence
Establish pricing frameworks and contract negotiation strategies
Oversee bids, tenders and governance processes
Drive data-led decision making and performance Leadership
Inspire and develop a high-performing business development team
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and inclusion About You We are seeking an influential senior leader with:
Executive-level experience delivering commercial strategy in complex organisations
Deep knowledge of UK health & social care markets and commissioning
Strong track record of winning large-scale bids and tenders
Financial leadership experience managing significant budgets
Outstanding stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
Experience managing multiple strategic projects simultaneously Desirable: Experience in housing, Technology Enabled Care, or Board-level exposure. Whats on Offer
Flexible working arrangements
Generous pension scheme
Employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support
Career development opportunities
A purpose-driven environment where your work makes a real difference If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Defour Partnership.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management