Reporting into the Chief Officers Group, you’ll design and deliver a data‑led commercial model covering pricing, bids, partnerships, products, housing and market development—embedding social value and regulatory compliance in everything we do. You’ll convert strategy into results: diversifying income, strengthening contractual performance, and ensuring sustainable growth aligned to outcomes for the people we support.

In this varied and high-profile role, you will:

•  Strategy & growth: Own the national commercial and business development strategy—setting growth plans, budgets, KPIs and governance that meet statutory and regulatory standards across children’s and adults’ services.
•  Partnerships & profile: Build trusted relationships with commissioners, housing partners and sector leaders; represent CIC at local, regional and national levels to open new markets and protect existing services.
•  M&A & new ventures: Identify and execute mergers / acquisitions, alliances and alternative income streams consistent with our strategy.
•  Data, systems & TEC: Use quality data, reporting and analytics to spot trends and drive targeted action; embed Technology Enabled Care as a core component of our offers.
•  Commercial excellence: Set pricing frameworks, negotiate contracts, and maintain robust bid, tender and non‑standard pricing governance.
•  Leadership: Inspire and develop a high‑performing Business Development team—role‑modelling our values, coaching for performance, and creating a culture of innovation, accountability and inclusion.

 Our ideal candidate:

•  Executive‑level experience shaping and delivering commercial strategy in a complex, multi‑professional setting (charity, public or private).
•  Deep knowledge of UK health & social care markets, commissioning and regulation (CQC/CI/Ofsted), with a strong grasp of public procurement and contract management.
•  A track record of winning and mobilising large‑scale bids/tenders, pricing strategy and contract negotiations.
•  Financial leadership of significant budgets; fluent in using data and insight to drive decisions and performance.
•  Credibility and influence with senior stakeholders; exceptional communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Experience of Mergers and Acquisitions and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
•  Advantageous: housing and Technology Enabled Care experience; prior Board‑level exposure.