Job Reference 009039 Function Finance And Estates Salary £60,104 to £65,749 pa pro rata for hours worked Status Full Time Job Type Fixed Term Contract Hours Of Work 37 Head of Commercial More details JOB TITLE Head of Commercial POST NUMBER 009039 WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37 SALARY RANGE £60,104 to £65,749 pa pro rata for hours worked TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term for 2 years LOCATION Stevenage (Hybrid) About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial to continue to lead our effort to achieve our commercial ambitions across the organisation. With responsibility for delivering our commercial strategy and continuing to develop our commercial culture, you will be a driving force in the Councils Financial Security Programme, enhancing our existing commercial offer and identifying new sustainable income streams. We will look to you and your expertise to support business units across the Council, delivering cost reductions and productivity gains through process reviews and the adoption of a commercial mind set. We would love to hear from you, if you are a dynamic and innovative individual with proven commercial acumen, who is unafraid to challenge existing conventions and enjoys taking on exciting challenges and opportunities, working in an organisation that is undergoing real, positive changes. About You The successful candidate will have Demonstrable knowledge and experience of successfully leading and managing commercial services in the public or private sector and driving ambitious, profitable and sustainable growth The vision to identify commercial opportunities, underpinned by a thorough understanding of profit and loss and the ability to create achievable business plans Demonstrable experience of driving transformational change within an organisation and the use of appropriate tools and techniques to engender new ways of thinking at the right levels Strong governance ability, with a track record of successful programme management from inception through to delivery The ability to build collaborative relationships and influence and negotiate with colleagues, partners, suppliers and stakeholders through a variety of methods. Our Benefits Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport Cycle to Work scheme Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) Discounted Health and Fitness membership Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union. How To Apply For an informal discussion about this role please contact Name Nadia Capuano Job Title Head of Commercial Phone Number 01438 242377 Email Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 03 June 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 09 June 2025 Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. Send to Friend Apply Now. Location : East Sussex, England, United Kingdom