Head of Commercial Development

Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Circle Integrated Care, Bedford

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week, flexible shift pattern)

Salary: Up to £90,000.00 per year (dependent on experience, training, and qualifications)

About Us

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect exceptional leaders with premier healthcare environments. We are currently partnering with Circle Integrated Care—part of the prestigious Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare—to find a strategic and visionary Head of Commercial Development to join their executive team.

Role Overview

As the Head of Commercial Development, you will serve as a key member of the Circle Integrated Care (CIC) Executive Board, contributing directly to the strategic direction, governance, and leadership of the organisation. You will lead business development strategies, provide executive oversight for financial planning and commercial contracts, and work closely with clinical and operational directors to drive sustainable growth across NHS, private, and broader healthcare markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a member of the CIC Executive Board, contributing to overall strategic direction, governance, and leadership.
Support the Executive Director in developing and delivering CIC's long-term strategy, business plan, and growth agenda.
Collaborate closely with the Director of Operations and Director of Clinical Services to achieve integrated operational, financial, and commercial goals.
Spearhead CIC's business development strategy, identifying and capturing sustainable growth opportunities across NHS and private healthcare sectors.
Provide executive leadership across all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance activities.
Lead the development of robust commercial reporting and performance analysis.
Provide executive oversight for all NHS commissioner, provider, and commercial contracts.

Candidate Requirements

To thrive in this senior leadership role, applicants should meet the following criteria:

Experience: Significant senior leadership experience within healthcare, the NHS, independent healthcare, or other complex regulated organisations, with a proven background in leading finance, commercial, business development, or strategic functions.
Commercial & Financial Acumen: Demonstrable experience driving sustainable business growth, evaluating investments and business cases, and leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of NHS commissioning, healthcare contracts, and integrated care systems.
Leadership & Strategy: Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across finance, contracts, and business support, alongside a strong track record of leading organisational change and transformation programmes.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and strategic planning skills, paired with exceptional communication, negotiation, and Board-level presentation abilities.

Salary & Benefits

In addition to a highly competitive salary of up to £90,000.00 per year, this position offers an extensive executive benefits package managed through Circle Health Group:

Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
Healthcare: Private Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, plus Friends & Family hospital discounts.
Security: Non-contributory life insurance.
Wellbeing & Rewards: Staff engagement hub with discounts, extensive rewards, wellbeing resources, and employee recognition programs.
Growth: Industry-leading training, development, and executive progression opportunities.