Commercial Director

Michael Page; Derby; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading affordable housing contractor in the UK is seeking a Commercial Director to oversee strategic and operational aspects within the social housing sector. This role involves providing commercial leadership, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and driving service excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior commercial roles, strong leadership skills, and advanced financial acumen. A competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car and performance-based bonus, is offered.

Benefits

Company car

Performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior commercial or contracts management role.
• Proven track record managing high complex, high value contracts.
• A Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial leadership for repairs and maintenance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Oversee performance reporting, KPIs, and service delivery metrics.
• Develop procurement strategies and supply chain negotiations.
• Ensure compliance of commercial and contractual documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Senior commercial or contracts management experience

Leadership and stakeholder engagement

Advanced finance acumen

Procurement, contract law knowledge

Risk management and compliance understanding

Performance optimisation through data insights

Collaborative leadership style

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.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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

Job 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