Overview
Location: Hybrid, Leatherhead
About Us
Achieve together is a social care organisation focused on delivering excellent care and support. We are looking for team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of Commercial to join our community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.
Key Responsibilities
* Business Partner with the Operations Director to identify and maximise opportunities by working in partnership with the people we support, their families, commissioners, operations and community hub team members.
* Establish and maintain strategic relationships with Commissioners, Local Authorities, ICBs and Housing Associations (in partnership with the Housing Manager).
* Business Partner with the Heads of Areas and Assessment and Placement Managers to achieve 95%+ occupancy and eliminate long term voids.
* Business Partner with the Head of Pricing, Senior Pricing and Data Partner and Home Managers to ensure Care Needs Assessments are completed accurately and in a timely manner to support fee uplift negotiations.
* Business Partner with the Head of Pricing and Finance Business Partner to ensure that placements are sustainably priced, ensuring cost effective operations, whilst maintaining quality and safety.
* Operationalise new developments to ensure these are delivered on time and in line with the Board approved business case.
* Business Partner with the Head of New Developments to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion through new developments.
* Identify homes that require repurposing and/or redesigning and work with appropriate functions to transform these homes.
* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
* Bachelor's/Master's degree in business, finance, or related field.
* Extensive experience in commercial roles, preferably in Social Care or a related sector.
* Proven track record of driving growth and expansion.
* Strong experience in sales and business development.
* Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities.
* Ability to develop and maintain key relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances
* Opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth
* Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
* Access to counseling services and mental health programs
* Recognition schemes, team events and social activities
* Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services
* Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards
* A supportive and inclusive work environment that values employee well-being
* Opportunities for team building and social engagement
Apply
Passion for positively shaping lives is just as important to us as your experience. Building on your existing knowledge we will give you all the training and support that you need. You just need an appetite for learning and a real desire to make a difference to peoples' lives. So, if you want to start, or continue your career journey in care with us, we want to hear from you!
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