Job overview

This is a new and exciting opportunity for Sirona as we seek a Head of Commercial to to lead our Commercial Finance team.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the post holder will be responsible for all aspects of contract management including the financial aspects of bids and tenders. As the Senior Commercial lead, the post holder will build a capable commercial team to work with our stakeholders in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across Sirona. 

They will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of a wide range of commercial clinical services and play a pivotal role in leading the financial, legal and procurement elements, including business case production, contractor appointments, programme financial management, demand and capacity modelling and contract management.

Main duties of the job

Leading the contracts team in contract development, contract negotiation using persuasiveness and contract management. Deliver efficient procurements utilising existing routes to market and running effective tenders in the market.

Working with the Finance team who will provide the financial support for costing of bids and tenders and to develop and monitor project budgets forecasts and expenditure, using internal information as intelligence which will be sensitive in nature.

Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements while maintaining the highest standards for quality and compliance.

Implement and manage all contracts with third-party contractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers. Ensure contracts are executed efficiently, comply with legal and regulatory requirements and mitigate risks to the project.

Full duties contained within the attached job description.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.