Overview
Head of Commercial role at AAW Group | B Corp. Location: Northampton, NN3, with one–two days working from home. Salary: £50-55K per annum. Contract: Permanent, full-time.
About the role
Cynthia Spencer Hospice, based in Northampton, is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead and implement a commercial strategy to maximise profitable income streams in support of the Hospice’s work. In conjunction with the NHS, the Hospice provides care for people with life-limiting illnesses both at its hospice and in the community. This care is funded by the NHS with the charity raising additional funds to provide a range of supporting programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior retail professional to bring an entrepreneurial vision and shape this area of income for the charity. You will be responsible for managing their current commercial businesses and seeking out new, exciting commercial opportunities to support annual profit growth. You will also inspire and manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers and ensure delivery of project milestones and financial targets.
The successful candidate will have retail sector management and development at a senior level, alongside experience of e-commerce, multi-site management and strategic planning and development. You will have a proven track record in people management across paid and volunteer resources; evidence of driving profit improvement by at least 20% within a three-year period is preferred. You will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, with ideas for new business opportunities and/or experience in developing and trialling new business and alternative trading models. You will be results-focused, entrepreneurial and innovative, while remaining committed to the aim and ethos of the Hospice.
The role would suit a successful area manager who is ready to take the next step.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Responsibilities
* Lead and implement a commercial strategy to maximise profitable income streams for the Hospice.
* Manage current commercial businesses and identify new opportunities to support annual profit growth.
* Inspire and manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers; ensure delivery of project milestones and financial targets.
* Collaborate with NHS partners to align commercial activities with charitable objectives.
Qualifications
* Senior-level retail management and development experience.
* Experience in e-commerce, multi-site management, and strategic planning.
* Proven people management across paid and volunteer resources; track record of driving profit improvement (e.g., at least 20% in three years).
* Commercial and financial acumen with the ability to explore new business opportunities and testing of new models.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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