Interim Senior Cost Improvement Manager (Commercial) – Healthcare Organisation – Start ASAP – circa 3-6 Months – NHS Band 8d
We are confidentially supporting a healthcare organisation in their search for an Interim Senior Cost Improvement Manager (Commercial) to lead and deliver high‑value financial and operational improvement initiatives over an anticipated 3-6‑month period.
This pivotal role will be responsible for driving significant cost improvement projects, ensuring robust scoping, structured planning, disciplined delivery, and demonstrable benefits realisation across large-scale workstreams. The successful candidate will play a key role in accelerating organisational efficiency and financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the identification and delivery of high‑value Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) opportunities across multiple workstreams.
* Provide senior commercial leadership, bringing NHS experience and a strong understanding of retail and ancillary income streams.
* Develop and deliver a clear commercial strategy and help set objectives.
* Drive income generation through partnerships with commercial and industrial organisations, with a focus on delivering new income in Q3 and Q4 (2026).
* Oversee the effective scoping, planning, and execution of major projects within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
* Monitor, track, and ensure tangible benefits realisation across all assigned initiatives.
* Provide clear ownership of tasks and workstreams, demonstrating the experience, capability and pace expected at senior leadership level.
* Collaborate with clinical, operational, and corporate teams to embed financial and operational improvements.
Experience Required
* Proven experience in a similar operational CIP or financial improvement leadership role within the NHS.
* Senior-level commercial leadership experience, ideally operating at or near Commercial Director level.
* Proven background working within the NHS or wider healthcare system, with a strong understanding of public‑sector commercial constraints and opportunities.
* Demonstrable experience developing and implementing commercial strategies.
* Track record of driving income generation, including retail, on‑site services, or ancillary revenue streams.
* Strong track record of delivering complex, high‑value improvement programmes at scale.
* Ability to quickly build credibility with senior stakeholders and influence across organisational boundaries.
* A results‑driven approach, with the ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
How to Apply – If you would like to apply for this Interim Senior Cost Improvement Manager (Commercial) position, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV that supports the criteria set out in the person specification as well as your contact details, availability, and desired rate. Due to the number of applications, we are currently receiving for roles, we will only be in contact with candidates who meet the required criteria to discuss the role further.