Location: Remote, South area

Hours:

About Us

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference? A role with Achieve Together might be the perfect opportunity for a long-lasting, rewarding career in the social care sector.

We are seeking team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Head of Commercial to join our community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Operations Director to identify and maximise opportunities by working in partnership with the people we support, their families, commissioners, operations, and community hub team members.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with Commissioners, Local Authorities, ICBs, and Housing Associations (in partnership with the Housing Manager).
• Partner with the Heads of Areas and Assessment and Placement Managers to achieve 95%+ occupancy and eliminate long-term voids.
• Collaborate with the Head of Pricing, Senior Pricing, Data Partner, and Home Managers to ensure Care Needs Assessments are completed accurately and promptly to support fee uplift negotiations.
• Work with the Head of Pricing and Finance Business Partner to ensure placements are sustainably priced, balancing cost-effectiveness with quality and safety.
• Operationalise new developments to ensure timely delivery aligned with the Board-approved business case.
• Identify new opportunities for growth and expansion through new developments in partnership with the Head of New Developments.
• Identify homes requiring repurposing or redesigning and coordinate with relevant teams to transform these homes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in commercial roles, preferably in social care or a related sector.
• Proven track record of driving growth and expansion.
• Strong sales and business development experience.
• Strategic mindset with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain key relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits:

At Achieve Together, we see this as more than a job—it's the start of your career journey with us. With 75% of our managers promoted from within, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Wagestream - a financial health app offering optional pay advances
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth
• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to counseling services and mental health programs
• Recognition schemes, team events, and social activities
• Employee discounts across various retailers and services
• Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month, and Heroes Awards
• A supportive, inclusive work environment valuing employee well-being
• Opportunities for team building and social engagement

Apply Now!

We value your passion for positively shaping lives. Building on your existing knowledge, we will provide all necessary training and support. All we require is your appetite for learning and a genuine desire to make a difference. If you want to start or continue your career in care with us, we want to hear from you!