\"Business Director\"

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Our national client are looking for a Business Director to join their expanding team sitting within the NHS Supply Chain.

About The Role

As the Business Director for NHSSC, you will hold overall responsibility for all operational, financial and strategic performance of the NHSSC contract. This includes leadership of a 50+ strong, multi-disciplinary team spanning Procurement, Account Management, Customer Experience, Marketing, Culinary & Dietetics, Operations, Data, Finance and Project Management.

This role is central to driving category growth, savings performance, exceptional service delivery, and continuous improvement across NHS Trusts and the School Fruit & Veg Scheme.

You will be a key senior leader within the company, accountable for building strategy, managing high-level stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of the annual NHSSC Business Plan.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting and executing the NHSSC contract strategy and annual Business Plans
• Leading and inspiring a diverse team of 50+ colleagues, creating a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Overseeing financial performance, investment planning and key business initiatives
• Acting as the primary senior relationship owner for NHSSC, NHS Trusts and wider healthcare stakeholders
• Representing our client and NHSSC at industry events, forums and strategic meetings
• Providing clear strategic guidance to the company\’s Executive Team
• Ensuring contract compliance, risk management and industry-leading delivery
• Solving complex operational challenges with pace, creativity and resilience

About You

We’re looking for a dynamic senior leader who can combine operational excellence with strategic vision.

You will bring:

• Proven experience as a Business Director, Operations Director or senior leader in a complex environment
• Demonstrable experience developing and executing business strategy
• Strong knowledge of the Healthcare or Public Sector (ideally both)
• Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead large, multi-functional teams and drive performance
• Experience navigating large-scale negotiations
• A resilient, motivated leader who thrives under pressure
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to bring people together to deliver exceptional results

For more information email nick on nick@greatjobsuk.com

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

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