Commercial Lead – Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme

Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom

7/24/2025

We’re looking for a Commercial Lead to join the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme, a once-in-a-generation £800 million capital investment that will deliver a next-generation, sustainable digital hospital by 2030-31. As one of the 40 hospitals included in the national New Hospital Programme, this is your opportunity to contribute to a landmark project that will transform healthcare for Cambridgeshire and beyond.

As Commercial Lead, you’ll take charge of developing and delivering a robust commercial strategy for the programme, from procurement planning to contract management and supplier performance. You will work at the heart of a high-profile transformation, collaborating with senior leaders, clinicians, finance and project teams to ensure the project delivers best value, complies with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023, and meets the NHS’s Net Zero and Hospital 2.0 ambitions.

This role is ideal for an experienced commercial or procurement leader who thrives in complex, high-value environments and has the drive to lead transformational change.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional procurement/commercial qualification (e.g., CIPS)
• Proven track record leading procurement in large-scale capital or transformation programmes
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks (PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience managing contracts and high-value supplier relationship
• Develop and lead the commercial strategy for a complex £800m capital programme
• Oversee procurement activity for contractors, consultants and equipment
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and sustainability standards
• Work with internal and external stakeholders including NHSE, HMT, and local ICS partners
• Lead and develop a high-performing commercial team
  
  

At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation making real, lasting improvements to health and care. You’ll join a supportive team with the autonomy to innovate and work on a programme that will leave a legacy for decades.

We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous NHS pension and holiday entitlement
• Ongoing development and training
• A role with purpose, scale, and impact
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Mason Job title: Director of Procurement & Supply Chain Email address: [email protected]