Head of Commercial & Partnerships

Full Job Description

In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Job Title: Head of Commercial & Partnerships
Location: Hybrid (UK with national travel)
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + bonus
Contract: Permanent
Please note: UK applicants only | No sponsorship available

About us

Outcomes First Group is the UK's largest independent provider of specialist education and care. Through our divisional brand, Momenta Connect, we work with schools, Local Authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts, healthcare providers and families to remove barriers to education and improve outcomes for children and young people.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Commercial & Partnerships to help shape our future growth strategy, develop key partnerships and expand our reach across education, health and children's services.

About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within Momenta Connect, responsible for driving commercial growth, developing strategic partnerships and identifying new opportunities across the education, SEND, healthcare and wider public sector landscape.

Working closely with operational and clinical leaders, you'll lead business development activity nationally, build trusted relationships with commissioners and education leaders, and help ensure our services reach more children and young people who need them most.

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and is passionate about creating partnerships that deliver both commercial success and meaningful social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Momenta Connect's commercial growth and partnership strategy.
• Identify opportunities across Local Authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts, schools, NHS organisations and private markets.
• Lead national business development activity and secure new contracts, partnerships and framework agreements.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with commissioners, education leaders and strategic partners.
• Represent Momenta Connect at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth and commercial performance.
• Monitor pipelines, forecasting, KPIs and commercial reporting.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing commercial and business development team.
• Work collaboratively with operational, clinical and central support functions to support organisational growth.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential 

• Significant experience within a senior commercial, partnerships or business development leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering sustainable revenue growth.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships within education, healthcare, children's services or wider public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and commissioning processes.
• Experience leading and developing business development teams.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical capability.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.

Desirable

• Experience within SEND, education, clinical services or therapeutic provision.
• Knowledge of alternative provision, attendance support, educational psychology or multidisciplinary services.
• Experience working within a fast-growing or private equity-backed organisation.
• Existing network across Local Authorities, education or healthcare sectors.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a growing organisation where you can make a real impact as part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to meaningful work across our services.

Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales. 

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.

By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista (Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, discounts, critical illness cover, and more)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.