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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

Head of Commercial Development Circle Integrated Care

Circle Health Group Bedford executive full-time

Salary

Up to £90,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Head of Commercial Development to join Circle Integrated Care, part of Circle Health Group. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.

As a member of the CIC Executive Board, you will contribute to the overall strategic direction, governance, and leadership of the organisation. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the Executive Director in developing and delivering CIC's long-term strategy, business plan, and growth agenda
  • Working closely with the Director of Operations and Director of Clinical Services to deliver integrated operational, financial, and commercial objectives
  • Leading CIC's business development strategy, identifying and delivering opportunities for sustainable growth across NHS, private healthcare, and other healthcare markets
  • Providing executive leadership for all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance activities across CIC
  • Leading the development of robust commercial reporting and performance analysis across the organisation
  • Providing executive oversight of all NHS commissioner, provider, and commercial contracts

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Significant senior leadership experience within healthcare, NHS, independent healthcare, or other complex regulated organisations
  • Proven experience leading finance, commercial, business development, or strategic functions
  • Demonstrable experience delivering sustainable business growth and commercial performance
  • Significant experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating investment opportunities and business cases
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across finance, contracts, and business support functions
  • Strong understanding of NHS commissioning, healthcare contracts, and integrated care systems
  • Experience presenting to Boards, Executive Committees, and senior external stakeholders
  • Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and strategic planning skills
  • Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • Experience leading organisational change and transformation programmes

In terms of benefits, Circle Health Group offers:

  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
  • Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities

Skills

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