Head of Contracts and Commercial Development

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Contracts and Commercial Development to lead our commercial growth agenda, maximise contract performance. Working across a diverse portfolio of health, social care, community, and well-being services, you will lead the development of new business opportunities, oversee contract management, maximise income generation, build strong relationships with commissioners and partners, and support the organisation to secure sustainable growth alongside creating a greater offer for our communities.

You must have a degree in Business Administration or a relevant subject and significant experience in commercial development, business growth, income generation, contract management, or commissioning ideally within health and social care, be able to demonstrate collective leadership style with excellent skills in negotiation, influencing and relationship- building.

We're looking for a strategic thinker who combines commercial acumen with a passion for making a difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth and sustainability of CPG and its subsidiaries through effective contract, commercial and business development activities. The role oversees contracts and service level agreements, ensuring risks are managed and opportunities for growth are maximised. Working with senior managers and the charitable trust, you will support income generation, grant funding and bids, while providing expertise in contracts, procurement and commercial negotiations. You will also help advance CPGs ambition to become a recognised Anchor Organisation within its communities., Care Plus Group (CPG) is an employee-owned Community Benefit Society dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and independence for the communities we serve. Providing a diverse range of services including community nursing, urgent care, primary care, rehabilitation, adult social care, learning disability, specialist support services, and event medical services, CPG supports people at every stage of their health and care journey. As a socially responsible organisation, we combine a commercially minded approach with a compassionate heart, ensuring we remain financially sustainable whilst always prioritising the needs of the people and communities who rely on us.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.