Associate Director of Commercial and Business Development

Overview

In this senior role, you will lead the commercial growth strategy and partner engagement for HBL ICT Shared Services, driving new business opportunities and strategic partnerships to ensure long-term financial sustainability. You will influence cross-organisational digital strategies and contribute to service transformation within the NHS network. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you shape income-generation initiatives that support patient care and wider health economy benefits. This is a mission-driven opportunity to scale services and deliver measurable public-health impact.

Pay / Benefits

• On-Call
• Flexible working options
• Carer-friendly working environment
• Disability Confident Employer
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Salary 96,626 to 111,084 per year

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the commercial and business growth strategy for HBL ICT Shared Services
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contractual discussions with senior stakeholders
• Provide expert commercial leadership to the Managing Director and senior stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with NHS values, governance, and patient care objectives
• Support long-term financial sustainability and income generation across the organisation
• Advise on enterprise-wide IT and service transformation initiatives within NHS partner network

Key requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields; significant senior leadership experience in NHS/public sector or multi-stakeholder environments
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing commercial growth strategies and business development programmes
• Proven track record in identifying, securing, and delivering new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and contracts with senior stakeholders
• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills with credibility at Executive/Board level
• Experience developing and presenting complex business cases, investment proposals, and financial plans
• Budget management, financial forecasting, and delivery of financial performance targets

• leadership and influencing
• strategic thinking
• stakeholder management
• collaboration and teamwork
• ITIL framework knowledge
• experience delivering enterprise-wide IT solutions within NHS/shared services

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