Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust / Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Deputy Commercial Director 

Band 9

Hybrid / remote working would be supported

An exciting opportunity to take on an important leadership role within a shared commercial function operating across two NHS Trusts.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) and Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) are now working together in partnership and have forged closer connections under a single executive team to ensure the sustainability of quality services for patients. This partnership includes a single corporate service and a commercial function that provides a service across both trusts. 

Our partnership brings huge opportunity and potential. The trusts bring together a combined turnover of over £1bn, providing a wide range of services to a population of nearly 800,000. As one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, PHU is a major provider of training and education and has a strong national Research and Innovation profile.  The Trust also has a well-earned reputation for clinical excellence in many areas. IWT provides acute and ambulance services on the island, with St. Mary’s Hospital in Newport being the main centre for providing emergency services.

As our Deputy Commercial Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring we realise our potential and in the success of our commercial function. You will lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s commercial strategy, driving opportunities through innovation and transformation to deliver quality improvement, revenue growth and cost benefits. You will be responsible for developing key internal and external relationships, working across the organisations and the wider system to horizon scan for potential commercial opportunities. You will provide support and guidance to colleagues in all matters relating to the Trust’s commercial activities.

We are seeking a skilled, rounded and highly commercial leader who can inspire, motivate and lead high performing teams. You will be a strategic thinker, able to deal with complexity and achieve solutions through your innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate at Board level and build credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders. 

If you are looking for an exciting leadership role where you can lead with ambition, then we welcome your interest and application. 

Recruitment Timetable

Applications Close:        Sunday, 23 March 2025  

Shortlisting Interviews:        w/c 31 March & 7 April 2025                

Final Interviews and Assessment:      w/c 21 April 2025

To request a copy of the information pack, or for a confidential call, please contact Joe Joyce and 

Natasha Parmar on: enquiries@finegreen.co.uk 

Application is by CV and Covering Letter and should be submitted to: applications@finegreen.co.uk