Head of Commercial | County Hall | Preston | Full time

Job Description

Salary £77,833 - £85,119 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Are you ready to lead Lancashire County Council's commercial agenda and make a real impact? We're looking for an experienced and visionary Head of Commercial to shape and deliver a robust commercial strategy that drives financial sustainability, efficiency, and innovation across our services.

As our Head of Commercial, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Council's commercial strategy, embedding commercial principles across all services.
• Establish and lead a high-performing Commercial Function focused on market shaping, commissioning, and contract management.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, SMEs, and VCSEs to improve market access and competition.
• Drive cultural change to embed commercial thinking and behaviours across the organisation.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive experience in commercial strategy, procurement, and contract management within a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of public sector governance, compliance, and social value principles.
• A proven track record of delivering financial savings and operational improvements through commercial innovation.

For confidential conversation about the opportunity please contact Hodkinson, Amanda.Hodkinson@lancashire.gov.uk

How to apply:

Please include a personal statement no longer than 2 A4 pages as to why you are the right applicant for the role

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Interviews w/c: 12th January 2026

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description / Person Specification

Lancashire County Council provides public services including education, social services, highways, waste disposal, libraries, registration, planning and trading standards across Lancashire.