Commercial Director
24 days ago
Widnes
Commercial Director – 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. What’s 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.