Associate Director of Commercial

For questions about this job, contact: Name: Paul Ralston Position: Director Commercial & Procurement Email: Phone number: Shortlisting Date: 05/08/2026 Interview Date: 24/08/2026 Why you should join our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offers the opportunity to work within a highly ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking environment that is shaping the future of healthcare. This role will work at the heart of some of the Trust’s most exciting opportunities, bringing together clinicians, researchers, innovators, academic partners and industry leaders to develop new commercial ventures and growth opportunities that directly support patient care. With strong executive sponsorship, a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and a clear ambition to be recognised as an international centre of excellence, this role provides a unique platform for a talented professional to make a visible impact at scale. Colleagues are encouraged to think creatively, build meaningful partnerships and influence strategic decisions, all while working within an organisation that values collaboration, empowerment, accountability and continuous development. What you will bring to the role The Associate Director of Commercial will provide strategic commercial leadership across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, identifying and delivering opportunities for income growth, innovation and long-term sustainable development. Working closely with executive leaders, clinicians and external partners, the postholder will lead the Trust’s commercial strategy, develop new business opportunities and ensure commercial activities support the Trust’s ambitions in healthcare, research, education and innovation. • Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's Commercial Strategy to drive revenue growth and support organisational objectives. • Identify, develop and implement new commercial ventures, partnerships and joint ventures that generate additional income and value for the Trust. • Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS organisations, universities, industry partners, government bodies and international stakeholders. • Provide expert commercial advice on business cases, service developments, intellectual property and market opportunities. • Lead commercial negotiations, tendering exercises, contract management and due diligence activities for major opportunities and agreements. • Promote a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and commercial awareness across the Trust, working closely with clinical and corporate teams. • Ensure robust governance, financial oversight and compliance with legal, regulatory and Trust requirements across all commercial activities. • Act as a senior ambassador for the Trust, raising its profile nationally and internationally while securing opportunities that enhance reputation, income and patient outcomes.   Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. Please note this Job Description and banding is subject to final HR approval. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Name: Paul Ralston Position: Director Commercial & Procurement Email: Phone number: Shortlisting Date: 05/08/2026 Interview Date: 24/08/2026 Why you should join our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offers the opportunity to work within a highly ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking environment that is shaping the future of healthcare. This role will work at the heart of some of the Trust’s most exciting opportunities, bringing together clinicians, researchers, innovators, academic partners and industry leaders to develop new commercial ventures and growth opportunities that directly support patient care. With strong executive sponsorship, a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and a clear ambition to be recognised as an international centre of excellence, this role provides a unique platform for a talented professional to make a visible impact at scale. Colleagues are encouraged to think creatively, build meaningful partnerships and influence strategic decisions, all while working within an organisation that values collaboration, empowerment, accountability and continuous development. What you will bring to the role The Associate Director of Commercial will provide strategic commercial leadership across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, identifying and delivering opportunities for income growth, innovation and long-term sustainable development. Working closely with executive leaders, clinicians and external partners, the postholder will lead the Trust’s commercial strategy, develop new business opportunities and ensure commercial activities support the Trust’s ambitions in healthcare, research, education and innovation. • Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's Commercial Strategy to drive revenue growth and support organisational objectives. • Identify, develop and implement new commercial ventures, partnerships and joint ventures that generate additional income and value for the Trust. • Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS organisations, universities, industry partners, government bodies and international stakeholders. • Provide expert commercial advice on business cases, service developments, intellectual property and market opportunities. • Lead commercial negotiations, tendering exercises, contract management and due diligence activities for major opportunities and agreements. • Promote a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and commercial awareness across the Trust, working closely with clinical and corporate teams. • Ensure robust governance, financial oversight and compliance with legal, regulatory and Trust requirements across all commercial activities. • Act as a senior ambassador for the Trust, raising its profile nationally and internationally while securing opportunities that enhance reputation, income and patient outcomes.   Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. Please note this Job Description and banding is subject to final HR approval. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.