Deputy Chief Commercial Officer – Guardian Jobs
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About BPAS
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK’s leading reproductive healthcare charity. We exist to champion reproductive choice, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. Every day, our teams support women and families across the country with high-quality services, expert advice, and advocacy that shapes policy and public understanding.
The Role
As the Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead the commercial strategy and drive income growth across the charity. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will develop and execute plans to diversify and optimise revenue streams, build and nurture strategic partnerships, and increase the organisation’s market share and impact.
You will lead the Business Development Team and oversee key commercial functions including tendering, contract management, partnership development, and process optimisation. This role is both strategic and hands‑on, requiring a proactive leader with strong commercial acumen and a passion for improving women’s health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a robust commercial strategy aligned with BPAS’s mission and strategic goals.
* Identify new income‑generating opportunities and innovative business models to diversify funding sources.
* Lead the tendering process end‑to‑end, ensuring successful submissions and strategic positioning within the healthcare landscape.
* Oversee contract and partnership management, ensuring compliance, performance monitoring, and long‑term sustainability.
* Provide strategic commercial advice to the CFO and Chief Officer team.
* Lead, inspire, and grow a high‑performing Business Development team with a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
* Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, regulators, and key healthcare stakeholders.
* Use data and business intelligence to inform decision‑making, forecasting, and strategic investment.
About You
* Significant experience in a senior commercial or business development role, ideally within healthcare, charity, or public sector organisations.
* A proven record of developing and delivering commercial strategies and securing high‑value contracts or partnerships.
* Deep understanding of NHS commissioning, public sector procurement, and contract management.
* Experience leading successful tender processes and building sustainable commercial relationships.
* Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate.
* Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities.
* A personal commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and BPAS’s mission to protect and advance reproductive choice.
Further Information
Location: Working from home with days in Head Office Leamington Spa (CV34) and BPAS Units when required. Travel will be arranged as necessary. Flexibility and willingness to travel are essential.
Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 per annum, plus £5,100 car allowance.
Hours per week: 36 hours.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday 09:00 to 15:30. Shifts longer than 6 hours include a 30‑minute unpaid break.
On call: All members of the Senior Operating Team will participate in an on‑call rota. Availability up to 9pm Monday to Friday, and approximately 4 times per year on Saturdays and Sundays.
How to apply: Details of how to apply, along with a full job description and Terms & Conditions of employment, are available for you to review and download.
Safeguarding and Inclusion Statement
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process and a number of pre‑employment checks.
We are equally committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we particularly encourage those from under‑represented groups to apply. At BPAS, we value difference, foster an inclusive culture, and strive to ensure that every colleague feels respected, supported and able to thrive.
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