Overview

Job summary: This post offers an exciting opportunity to join and lead an innovative, growing NHS-based portfolio of ventures that aim to improve people\'s lives and mental health in a financially sustainable way. The post holder will report to the Executive Chief Commercial Officer, be part of the Commercial Enterprise Senior Leadership Team, and work with senior colleagues from within the Commercial Enterprise ventures, clinicians and senior leaders across the Trust and externally to develop partnerships that create high quality businesses and investments.

The role requires an interest in working commercially and creatively within the NHS, with an exceptional track record of commercial, strategic and operational delivery and a commitment to improving health and lives.

Main duties

The primary purpose of this role is to:

• Work with the Chief Commercial Officer to grow and develop Commercial Enterprise and its associated products, services and ventures.
• Support the CCO in delivering and iterating the Enterprise Strategy and any Trust commercial developments and/or strategic projects.
• Drive forward business developments and opportunities across Commercial Enterprise, working across and beyond the wider Trust, aligned to Enterprise and Trust strategy.
• Horizons scanning to develop the strategy and associated ventures based on innovation and activities within the Trust, our partners, and beyond.
• Assist in leading the Commercial Enterprise team with particular responsibility for the Maudsley Commercial Enterprise Business Plan and activity.
• Act as an internal trusted advisor to the board, Chief Executive, SMT and Clinical Academic Group leadership.

About us

Commercial Enterprise and ventures

Commercial Enterprise builds on initiatives going back more than 10 years and helps the Trust to fulfil its core purpose in three ways: first, to provide effective, responsive and efficient support services on commercial matters; second, to extend to other organisations via platforms the best approaches to serve people; and third, to generate investment to help us change lives.

Commercial Enterprise is entering an exciting period with growing ventures, partnerships and new commercial innovations. This role offers a unique opportunity within the NHS to work across a diverse enterprise portfolio and drive forward the next stage in our journey.

Details

Date posted: 15 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 9

Salary: £117,645 to £134,103 per year inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 334-NCL-7476176-TA

Job locations: Maudsley Hospital, Trust HQ, London, SE5 8AZ

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

These primary responsibilities are:

1. Commercial Strategy
2. Corporate responsibility for the development and implementation of the Trust\'s Commercial Strategy through Commercial Enterprise
3. Horizon scanning to identify commercial opportunities across public and private sectors with the ability to set up, negotiate and seal deals aligned with the Enterprise Directorate business plan
4. Lead the formulation of the business development strategy for the directorate within broader commercial objectives and present this plan across forums including the Trust Board and external ICS/NHSE forums
5. Support the CCO in developing the Strategy for Commercial Enterprise and articulate and argue in favour of this plan across forums
6. Lead on gaining and developing new venture opportunities and operationalisation of new ventures
7. Support venture Directors/Managing Directors in Maudsley Learning, Maudsley Development, Maudsley Private Care, Trust Learning and Development and other units
8. Support market analysis (national and international) to identify markets and trends
9. Work with external partners within and outside the NHS, including internationally
10. Develop operating models for Maudsley Enterprise in line with the strategy

1. Commercial Partnership management
2. Develop business opportunities with external parties and articulate plans across relevant forums
3. Consult with and support CAG leadership in developing strategic commercial partners with robust due diligence, market requirements and value alignment
4. Provide assurance to the Board on income streams, risks, and forecasts

1. Commercial Contract Management
2. Focus on exceptional contract management, tendering and running of contracts
3. Manage outsourcing, managed services and commercial contracts

1. Commercial Finance
2. Assist with financial modelling of opportunities and liaise with Finance
3. Lead the delivery of options appraisals and set up appraisal methods where required

1. Tender, Bid and Grant Management
2. Oversee formal tenders and manage bid decisions with the Head of Operations and Bids

1. Team Management/Development
2. Support the CCO and team; provide advice on commercial operations, IP and commercialisation
3. Coach, develop and manage direct reports and the Commercial Enterprise senior team; promote anti-racism and EDI across the directorate
4. Manage the Commercial Enterprise budget and oversee IP management and commercial training

1. Commercial Project Management
2. Lead non-NHS income ventures, structure opportunities and set up collaborations with external advisors as needed
3. Support clinicians and staff in developing ventures and generating income and patents
4. Provide commercial input into business cases and projects

1. Product and service development
2. Identify new business opportunities and manage through commercial gateways considering market position, cost, revenue, risk, governance and IP

1. Commercial Governance and Trust Committees
2. Prepare papers, attend and present to FPIC and ELT; develop the Business Development agenda with the Chair and CCO

1. Information Resources
2. Manage information resources for IP documentation and ensure GDPR and information governance compliance

1. Research and development
2. Understand how business development aligns with clinical and research work and represent the Trust in NIHR and translational work

Additional notes: Lead on pipeline data and tender submissions; identify opportunities for research and develop an international reputation.

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Executive Directors, Leaders of Clinical Academic Groups and Infrastructure Units
• Non-Executive Directors and the Board of Directors
• Senior finance team including procurement
• Heads of Professions
• Senior Clinicians and Managers
• Senior Management Team
• Research and development teams
• Comms Team

External:

• Leaders and professionals in Kings Health Partners
• National and international commissioners
• Private and voluntary partner organisations
• Professional groups and service providers
• KCL, KHP CTO and other NHS PP units
• Other UK health agencies; micro businesses and SMEs

Note: The portfolio may develop/change; responsibilities reflect a broad outline and the post holder may be asked to undertake projects beyond stated responsibilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree MBA or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Good experience in both NHS and non-NHS settings

Desirable

• Experience in start-up / scale-up business

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for overseas recruitment. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available.

Employer details

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Maudsley Hospital, Trust HQ, London, SE5 8AZ