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Commercial Director

Derby Permanent View Job Description
The Commercial Director will oversee strategic and operational aspects of the department within the social housing contracting space. This role requires strong leadership and commercial expertise to drive growth and deliver results.
  • Oversee all commercial operations within the Midlands division.
  • Become part of a new and growing region for the business.

About Our Client

Our client are a well known affordable housing contractor focused on making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of tenants and communities. They provide safe, well-maintained sustainable homes, backed by high performing, customer-focused services.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide strategic commercial leadership of all major repairs, maintenance, compliance and building contracts.

· Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost control and financial performance monitoring to ensure value for money and profitability.

· Oversee performance reporting, KPIs and service delivery metrics, identifying areas of improvement.

· Develop and lead procurement strategies and supply chain negotiations, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes.

· Ensure robust governance and compliance of all commercial and contractual documentation and audit trails.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to drive service excellence and commercial alignment.

· Support contract negotiation, mobilisation, renewal and variation processes to safeguard sustainable, favourable terms.

· Embed social value and sustainability into commercial decision making and reporting frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for this Commercial Director role will be an experienced commercial leader with a proven track record of managing high complex, high value contracts in housing, asset management, facilities management or related sectors. You combine strategic thinking with operational rigour and a strong customer and community focus.

You'll need:

· Extensive experience in a senior commercial or contracts management role

· Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability at all levels

· Advanced finance acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling

· Deep knowledge of procurement, contract law and supply chain management

· A strong understanding of risk management and compliance, particularly in safety critical environments

· Experience driving performance and delivering cost optimisation through data led insights

· A collaborative, empowering leadership style with a commitment to talent, development and accountability.

· A Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package including a company car, performance-based bonus, and pension scheme.
  • Opportunity to contribute strategically to a growing organisation within the social housing industry.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment within the construction department.



Contact
James Balaam
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6864074
Phone number
+441212309367

Job summary

Job function
Construction
Subsector
Commercial Manager
Sector
Property
Location
Derby
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Balaam
Consultant phone
+441212309367
Job reference
JN-102025-6864074