Sarah Williams
Service Delivery Lead
Head of Commercial
3 month initial contract – start ASAP
£495 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
1–2 days per week onsite / Hybrid working
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly thereafter.
Stepping in as Head of Commercial, you’ll take on a high‑impact senior leadership role where you’ll shape major commercial, planning and property decisions across the organisation. You’ll oversee a multidisciplinary legal team, lead on complex commercial work, and act as a trusted adviser on high‑profile, strategic matters. You’ll also deputise at senior level, influence corporate direction and ensure governance excellence. If you want a role where your expertise will be seen, heard and truly valued from day one – this is it.
Your Role as Head of Commercial:
• Lead, negotiate and complete s106, s38, s278 and all planning/highways agreements
• Advise on all planning, highways, commercial and property matters
• Manage and supervise a team of contract, planning and property lawyers
• Represent at senior level, including planning committees and high‑level corporate meetings
• Drive corporate programmes, contributing positively at Legal Services’ management level and deputising for the Monitoring Officer
Your Previous Experience as Head of Commercial:
• Extensive expertise in commercial contracts, planning and property law
• Strong background managing and developing multidisciplinary legal teams
• Ability to operate at senior leadership level, influencing strategic decisions
• Track record delivering complex, high‑value commercial advice
• Significant experience working within a public sector or Local Authority environment
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Williams on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact).
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
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