Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for innovation, transformation, and delivering meaningful impact? We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking professional to join a not-for-profit client based in Sheffield, to drive the implementation of their commercial strategy and lead a diverse portfolio of business development, procurement, projects, and commercial services.

Client Details

This is an opportunity to join a well-established not-for-profit organisation known for its commitment to delivering excellence and meaningful impact. With a collaborative team culture, the organisation supports communities through its innovative and effective programmes.

Description

Key responsibilities for the Head of Procurement:

• Lead the delivery of commercial, business development, and transformation objectives.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across commercial functions including contracts, procurement, projects, assets, and trading activity.
• Drive strategic contract management to maximise supplier performance and minimise organisational risk.
• Develop strong supplier partnerships that encourage innovation and continuous service improvement.
• Embed best-practice procurement and commercial governance across all services and sites.
• Provide commercial leadership to major organisational projects, ensuring robust planning, delivery, and financial control.
• Support strategic asset management to maximise educational, community, and commercial value.
• Lead and influence transformation programmes, supporting the redesign of services and exploring alternative delivery models.
• Champion commercial innovation and identify opportunities for growth and diversification.

Profile

A successful Head of Commercial should have:

• Significant experience in senior leadership within commercial or procurement.
• A mix of experience within the Public and Private sector would be ideal for this role.
• Proven track record in income generation, traded service growth, or commercial service development.
• Strong background in procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience leading complex projects, asset portfolios, or commercial service functions.
• Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders and governance bodies.
• Demonstrated success in delivering transformation, service improvement, or organisational change.
• Experience forming partnerships or collaborative ventures with external organisations.

Job Offer

• A salary of £79,000 per annum.
• Full-time - 37 hours per week.
• Permanent position within a respected not-for-profit organisation.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.