Commercial Assistant

Moston; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Assistant to join their Complex Facilities Team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This dynamic role requires someone with experience in commercial administration, preferably within a PFI environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of a significant Schools PFI contract, ensuring all processes align with company standards. This position offers a hybrid working model, providing a supportive environment to enhance your skills and contribute to impactful projects in facilities management. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a commercial assistant or administrator role preferred.
• Good understanding of commercial processes and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain subcontractor and supplier contracts, review payment applications.
• Support monthly reporting cycles and maintain financial records.

Skills

Commercial processes understanding

Contract administration

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in commercial assistant role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by Moston. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Moston

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Role: Commercial Assistant

Location: Barnsley

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Contract: 12-month FTC (MAT leave cover starting May)

Overview

We are partnering with a leading facilities management provider to recruit a Commercial Assistant for their Complex Facilities Team. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) based in Barnsley, with hybrid working available.

We're looking for someone with some experience in a commercial role, ideally within a PFI (Private Finance Initiative) environment. The successful candidate will provide key support in the commercial delivery of a large Schools PFI contract.

The Role

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that will involve a range of commercial administration duties, including:

• Setting up and maintaining subcontractor and supplier contracts
• Reviewing and processing applications for payment
• Supporting monthly reporting cycles and maintaining financial records
• Keeping commercial admin tasks up to date and well-organised
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly valuations and cost reports
• Attending and taking notes during monthly commercial meetings
• Supporting the wider commercial and operational teams with documentation and data input
• Ensuring all activity aligns with company processes and contractual obligations

What We're Looking For

• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in a commercial assistant or administrator role, preferably within a PFI and facilities management environment
• Good understanding of commercial processes and contract administration
• Confident reviewing payment applications and raising queries where needed
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach

This role is ideal for someone looking to build on their existing experience in a supportive and structured commercial team, with exposure to a major PFI contract.

Ready to apply or want to know more? Get in touch today!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other and Education

Industries

Facilities Services and Construction