Interim Commercial Director
Charity / Social Care
Hybrid β (With Travel Required)
6 months (potential to extend)
Day Rate: £600-750 a day
Eaton Syalon are working alongside a leading Charity with a national footprint to hire a Commercial Director on an interim basis to lead on managing complex funding/commissioning arrangements with local authorities and NHS bodies.
As Interim Commercial Director you will work alongside the senior team to strengthen their commercial function, with a particular focus on contractual oversight, commercial performance, and commissioner relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the commercial management of NHS and local authority contracts, ensuring performance against agreed KPIs and financial sustainability.
- Support the Finance and Operational teams with pricing models, income forecasting, and contract profitability analysis.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, acting as a key liaison on contract performance, renewals, and new opportunities.
- Drive improvements in contractual compliance, governance, and commercial reporting.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for commercial growth, improved efficiency, or risk mitigation across the funded services portfolio.
What Weβre Looking For:
- Proven experience in a commercial leadership role within the NHS, social care, local authority, or charity sector.
- Strong working knowledge of public sector commissioning processes, especially within adult social care or supported living environments.
- Financially literate with the ability to model, challenge, and influence commercial performance.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, especially in regulated or complex environments.
- Hands-on, collaborative, and outcome-driven approach β comfortable operating at pace in an interim capacity.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational success of a highly respected organisation, making a direct impact on services that support some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities.
Contact Detail:
Eaton Syalon Ltd Recruiting Team