Interim Head of Commercial Markets

The Company is seeking an Interim Head of Commercial Markets to lead and oversee its commercial markets portfolio, including bereavement and amenities services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of these services, which involves managing complex, multi-site operations, leading teams, and ensuring significant budgets and income streams are effectively managed. The role also requires driving operational performance, service improvement, and effective commercial management, as well as working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Applicants for the Interim Head of Commercial Markets position at the company should have a background in senior operational leadership within local government, with a strong focus on managing complex, multi-site services, teams, and budgets. Experience in commercial operations, particularly in markets, bereavement, crematoria, cemeteries, or related amenities services, is highly relevant. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing income-generating services and balancing commercial priorities with statutory responsibilities, and must possess strong leadership, stakeholder management, and operational delivery skills. The role is pivotal in ensuring the effective and compliant delivery of commercial markets, bereavement, and amenities services to the local community.