Commercial Director

Page Personnel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contractor in the housing sector is seeking a Commercial Director to lead strategic operations within the Midlands division. Candidates must possess extensive experience in senior commercial roles, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing high-value contracts. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package including a company car, and the opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation dedicated to social housing.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Company car

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior commercial or contracts management role.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced finance acumen including budgeting and forecasting.
• Deep knowledge of procurement and contract law.
• Understanding of risk management and compliance in safety-critical environments.
• Experience in delivering cost optimisation through data insights.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial leadership in major repairs and maintenance contracts.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Oversee performance reporting and identify improvement areas.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage supply chain negotiations.
• Ensure compliance and robust governance of contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Support contract negotiation and variation processes.
• Embed social value into commercial decision making.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Procurement knowledge

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Role Overview

• 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.