Overview

Are you a highly skilled and experienced leader in Commercial Consulting with deep expertise in the NHS and broader healthcare systems? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is seeking a visionary Head of Commercial Consulting to shape and deliver consulting-led commercial and efficiency strategies that support transformation across NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICS), national NHS bodies, and the wider public sector. This role is hybrid, with a base location of London, Leeds or Manchester and client travel as required.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the development and delivery of NHS-focused commercial consulting strategies that drive efficiency, integration, and improved outcomes across NHS Trusts, ICSs, national bodies, and the wider public sector.
• Oversee complex client engagements in procurement transformation, contract redesign, and cost improvement planning, ensuring solutions are tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within healthcare.
• Support clients in navigating key commercial frameworks and policies, including Public Contract Regulations (PCR), NHS England Commercial Standards, Net Zero, and Social Value, with clarity and confidence.
• Shape and promote NHS-specific commercial propositions aligned to frameworks such as NHS SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), helping clients unlock strategic value.
• Build trusted relationships with senior NHS stakeholders, offering expert guidance on commercial strategy and transformation, and positioning NHS SBS as a partner of choice.
• Drive business development and growth, identifying new consulting opportunities, leading proposal creation and bid submissions, and contributing to a strong and sustainable pipeline.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience delivering commercial consulting services to NHS organisations or equivalent public healthcare bodies, with a strong track record of driving measurable impact.
• Deep knowledge of NHS procurement policy and regulations, including Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015), and the ability to guide clients through complex governance and compliance landscapes.
• Proven success in business development and sales within a consulting environment, including opportunity identification, bid development, and client engagement.
• Strong understanding of NHS commercial priorities, including Net Zero and Social Value strategies, and the ability to embed these into client solutions and propositions.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across executive, clinical, and operational teams in healthcare settings.
• Commercial and financial acumen, applied to cost improvement planning, contract lifecycle optimisation, and the development of sustainable, value-driven consulting solutions.

It would be great if you had

• Public sector framework and regulatory experience (PSR, PCR, CCS, NHS frameworks).

About NHS SBS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. We provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams\' expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.

Why join us

We are a proud member of the NHS family and are dedicated to delivering value for money to the taxpayer while supporting a flexible and inclusive work environment. We offer flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance, motivation, and productivity. If you are interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and discuss possibilities.

Application details

Employment Type: Full-time
Location: London, Leeds or Manchester
Security Clearance Level: BPSS
Salary: Up to £110k depending on experience
Benefits: Up to 20% bonus, £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and flexible benefits fund.