Commercial Manager

CITY OF LINCOLN COUNCIL; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Employee discount scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Sustainable travel options

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

City of Lincoln Council is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the operational and commercial performance of Cornhill Market, Greetwell Place and The Terrace in Lincoln. You will drive occupancy, income growth and customer satisfaction while ensuring financial sustainability across a diverse portfolio.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and excellent stakeholder management, with a focus on compliant, high-performing sites and proactive business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing commercial operations within markets or workspace environments.
• Proven track record of income growth and meeting financial targets.
• Experience leading and developing teams with strong leadership.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving commercial performance, occupancy and income growth across all sites.
• Leading, developing and motivating a high-performing team.
• Building strong relationships with tenants, traders, partners and stakeholders.
• Managing budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Overseeing marketing, events and promotional activity to increase footfall and support business growth.
• Ensuring sites are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Supporting business attraction, retention and growth across the portfolio.
• Identifying and delivering new commercial opportunities that contribute to long-term sustainability.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Team development

Relationship building

Education

Relevant qualification in business/commercial field

Tools

Forecasting software

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Are you a commercially minded leader with a passion for supporting businesses, driving income growth and creating vibrant destinations?

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Commercial Manager to lead the operational and commercial performance of Cornhill Market and our managed workspaces. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, helping businesses thrive while maximising the performance of some of the city's most important commercial assets.

As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial and operational delivery of Cornhill Market, Greetwell Place and The Terrace, ensuring they are successful, customer-focused and financially sustainable.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, driving occupancy, income generation and customer satisfaction while maintaining high standards of compliance and operational performance.

We are looking for someone who can combine strong commercial awareness with excellent leadership and relationship management skills.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a diverse commercial portfolio while supporting business growth and contributing to the wider economic success of the city.

If you are a commercially focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving commercial performance, occupancy and income growth across all sites.
• Leading, developing and motivating a high-performing team.
• Building strong relationships with tenants, traders, partners and stakeholders.
• Managing budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Overseeing marketing, events and promotional activity to increase footfall and support business growth.
• Ensuring sites are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Supporting business attraction, retention and growth across the portfolio.
• Identifying and delivering new commercial opportunities that contribute to long-term sustainability.

You will have:

• Experience of managing commercial operations, property, markets, workspaces or similar environments.
• A strong track record of delivering income growth and achieving financial targets.
• Experience of leading and developing successful teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A customer-focused and commercially driven approach.
• Experience managing budgets and analysing performance data to inform decision-making.
• The ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a commercial, business related field.

Benefits we offer:

• Flexible working options and a flexi-time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Access to an employee discount scheme, including retail, supermarkets, cinema, homeware and technology offers.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Sustainable travel options, including a tax-free bike scheme and discounted city parking.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a probationary period.

Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.