Interim Commercial Lead – Care Funding & Commissioning
3-6 Months
£450-£500 per day (Outside IR35)
East Midlands (1–2 days on site, remainder remote)
The Opportunity
Eaton Syalon are supporting a large, nationwide organisation within the social care sector on a high-impact income optimisation project.
Significant work has already been undertaken to identify gaps in funding, historic underpayments, and inconsistencies in fee structures.
The next phase — and the focus of this role — is driving the commercial outcome.
This is a front-facing, commercially focused interim assignment, working directly with Local Authorities and NHS commissioning teams to renegotiate fee positions, secure uplifts, and influence long-term pricing strategy.
The Role
Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of progressing this project into delivery:
* Lead discussions with commissioners to address fee discrepancies, uplifts, and back-payments
* Translate detailed financial analysis into clear, commercially robust narratives
* Negotiate and influence across Local Authority and NHS stakeholders
* Support the development of a more structured and sustainable pricing approach
* Drive momentum and ensure the organisation achieves tangible financial outcomes
This is not a role focused on identifying issues — that work has been done.
This is about owning the conversation and delivering results.
About You
We are looking for a commercially credible professional who is comfortable operating in complex, stakeholder-heavy environments.
You will bring:
* Proven experience in negotiation and stakeholder management at a senior level
* A strong understanding of pricing, funding, or income streams
* The confidence to balance commercial acumen with sensitivity in a care-led environment
Experience within social care, healthcare, Local Authority or NHS commissioning environments would be highly advantageous.