Interim Commercial Development Consultant

Interim Commercial Development Consultant Public Health & NHS Partnerships Contract: Interim for 6 to 9 months. Location: Primarily remote with travel around England. Daily rate: £350 to £400. We are partnering with a rapidly scaling, mission-led health-tech organisation that is redefining preventive healthcare delivery across multiple international markets. With a strong focus on improving outcomes in various areas of public health, the business combines digital innovation with deep community-based expertise to transform care pathways at scale. Following a recent acquisition of another NHS and Public Health provider, the organisation is entering a pivotal growth phase - with a clear ambition to become the leading partner to the NHS. The focus is on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that improves engagement and long-term outcomes, particularly within the most deprived communities. To support this ambition, we are seeking an Interim Commercial Development Consultant to lead proactive NHS market development and commissioner engagement.

The Role This is a senior, market-facing business development role focused on creating NHS opportunities - not simply responding to tenders. This is an enterprise-style role operating within a complex, multi-stakeholder public sector environment. It requires long-term relationship building, strategic thinking, political awareness and strong commercial discipline. You will engage Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and Local Authority Public Health teams to: Make the case for change - demonstrating how transforming pathways can improve patient outcomes, system performance and cost efficiency Co-design scalable, high-impact services with commissioners that drive engagement and sustainable, long-term results.

About You Prior experience working within an NHS commissioner is desirable 5+ years’ experience in NHS-facing commercial development, healthtech, consulting or public sector enterprise sales Deep understanding of ICB structures, Local Authority Public Health and NHS funding flows Prior experience in public health initiatives such as obesity/weight management services Proven ability to build senior relationships and influence without formal authority A proactive, resilient mindset - you create momentum rather than wait for it Commercially sharp, structured and comfortable managing long sales cycles Mission-driven and motivated by prevention, health equity and population impact.

Why This Opportunity? This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of public health services within the NHS at a critical inflection point. You will play a key role in building strategic commissioner relationships and influencing how large-scale preventive services are designed and delivered. If you are a senior NHS-facing commercial leader with a passion for public health transformation and a track record of building markets from first principles, we would welcome a confidential conversation.