Head of Contracts and Commercial Development

b Overview /b p In this role you will lead the commercial growth agenda for Care Plus Group, overseeing contract performance and opportunities across health and social care services. You’ll develop new business opportunities, manage contracts and SLAs, and drive income generation while building strong relationships with commissioners and partners. You will help the organisation secure sustainable growth and expand community offerings, acting as a strategic, cross-functional leader. A key focus is advancing Care Plus Group as an anchor organisation within its communities. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li contributory pension scheme /li li lease cars /li li induction programme /li li CPD/development opportunities /li li flexible working /li li customer-focused values /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li lead the commercial growth agenda and contract performance across a diverse portfolio /li li oversee contracts and service level agreements, managing risks and renewals /li li target income generation and grant funding through bids and proposals /li li support procurement and commercial negotiations with senior managers and governance bodies /li li build and sustain relationships with commissioners, partners, and stakeholders /li li contribute to strategic business development and sustainability initiatives /li li advise on commercial recommendations and business cases /li li lead projects and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li substantial experience in a senior contracts, commercial management or business development role in a complex organisation /li li demonstrable portfolio management of contracts or SLAs through lifecycle /li li track record in identifying tenders and coordinating bids leading to growth /li li experience supporting income generation including grants or funding proposals /li li experience in procurement and insurance arrangements with specialist advisers /li li ability to prepare business cases, assess costs/income, and present commercial recommendations /li li project management experience and ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams /li li experience conducting investigations/RCAs and delivering presentations to groups /li li experience in partnering across professional disciplines and service specialties /li /ul ul li negotiation /li li influencing /li li relationship-building /li li contract management /li li commercial negotiation /li li risk assessment /li /ul