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Job summary

Main area
Administrative and Clerical
Grade
Band 9
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
470-24-107-COR
Employer
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Building 4000, Lakeside
Town
Cosham
Salary
£105,385 - £121,271 pro rata, per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Isle of Wight NHS Trust logo

Deputy Commercial Director

Band 9

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to take on an important leadership role within a shared commercial function operating across two NHS Trusts.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) are now working together in partnership and have forged closer connections under a single executive team to ensure the sustainability of quality services for patients. This partnership includes a single corporate service and a commercial function that provides a service across both trusts.

Main duties of the job

Our partnership brings huge opportunity and potential. The trusts bring together a combined turnover of over £1bn, providing a wide range of services to a population of nearly 800,000. As one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, PHU is a major provider of training and education and has a strong national Research and Innovation profile. ÌýThe Trust also has a well-earned reputation for clinical excellence in many areas. IWT provides acute and ambulance services on the island, with St. Mary’s Hospital in Newport being the main centre for providing emergency services.

Working for our organisation

Our vision for Single Corporate Services Ìý
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.Ìý

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Ìý
Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.Ìý

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation.Ìý You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As our Deputy Commercial Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring we realise our potential and in the success of our commercial function. You will lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s commercial strategy, driving opportunities through innovation and transformation to deliver quality improvement, revenue growth and cost benefits. You will be responsible for developing key internal and external relationships, working across the organisations and the wider system to horizon scan for potential commercial opportunities. You will provide support and guidance to colleagues in all matters relating to the Trust’s commercial activities.

We are seeking a skilled, rounded and highly commercial leader who can inspire, motivate and lead high performing teams. You will be a strategic thinker, able to deal with complexity and achieve solutions through your innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate at Board level and build credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders.

If you are looking for an exciting leadership role where you can lead with ambition, then we welcome your interest and application.

Recruitment Timetable

Applications Close: Sunday, 23 March 2025ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

Shortlisting Interviews: w/c 31 March & 7 April 2025ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

Final Interviews and Assessment: w/c 21 April 2025ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

To request a copy of the information pack, or for a confidential call, please contact Joe Joyce and Natasha Parmar on: [email protected]

Application is by CV and Covering Letter and should be submitted to: [email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree qualification in relevant health or associated business field, or equivalent career experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Commercial role, either in health or public sector
Desirable criteria
  • Experience developing and leading high performance commercial teams
  • Knowledge of commercial and contractual mechanisms within the public sector

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Strong commercial acumen, financial modelling and ability to drive revenue growth
  • Creative problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking
  • Can evidence innovative and strategic thinking ability
  • Advanced influencing, negotiating, persuasion, communication and presentation skills to individuals and large groups
Desirable criteria
  • Extensive knowledge of Health Sector structure, policies and practices

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness and as an inclusive leader
  • A high level of integrity and the ability to motivate and inspire others

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Scott Adams
Job title
Commercial Director
Email address
[email protected]