Full job descriptionA public sector organisation is seeking a Head of Commercial Services to lead and develop a diverse portfolio on an initial 6-month contract.


The role will have responsibility for major attractions in Leicestershire, while also providing commercial leadership and support across the wider Cultural Services portfolio, including Libraries, Heritage, Museums and Adult Learning.


This is a key strategic leadership position, focused on driving commercial growth, increasing income generation, developing partnerships and identifying new opportunities to improve the financial sustainability and performance of services.
This is an initial 6-month contract position based in Leicester with hybrid working available (3 days per week onsite, 2 days working from home). The daily rate for the role is up to £650 per day via an Umbrella company (inside IR35).


Key Responsibilities


* Provide strategic and commercial leadership across the designated services and wider Cultural Services portfolio.

* Drive income generation, commercial development and opportunities to improve financial sustainability.

* Lead the development of business cases, investment proposals and future operating models.

* Progress transformation and future operating arrangements for key attractions, working closely with internal stakeholders and programme board members.

* Identify opportunities for private-sector partnerships, leasing arrangements and alternative commercial models.

* Lead service improvement and organisational change initiatives.

* Build effective relationships with senior leaders, elected members, external partners and key stakeholders.

* Work collaboratively with Finance, Property, Operations, HR and other corporate teams to deliver commercial objectives.

* Maintain a visible presence across operational sites, developing a strong understanding of service delivery and opportunities for improvement.


About You


We are looking for an accomplished senior leader with:


* Significant experience in commercial leadership, business development or service transformation.

* Strong financial acumen and the ability to identify and deliver income-generating opportunities.

* Proven experience developing business cases and evaluating commercial operating models.

* Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

* Experience managing complex change and transformation programmes.

* The ability to engage confidently with senior executives, elected members and external partners.

* A strategic mindset combined with a practical, hands-on approach to leadership.