Commercial Manager - Council

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading procurement institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Commercial Manager for their Housing Repairs & Maintenance service in Rugby. This part-time role requires expertise in commercial management, strong budgeting skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. The ideal candidate is MCIPS qualified and has a track record of delivering effective service improvements while managing stakeholder relationships. The role offers a pay rate between £450 - £500 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within social housing or building maintenance.
• Ideally MCIPS qualified.
• Substantial experience managing supply chains and delivering service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual aspects of Housing Repairs & Maintenance service.
• Drive cost efficiency and compliance through contract management.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Commercial management within social housing

MCIPS Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Budgeting forecasting

Financial analysis

Contract management expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Strong numerical skills

Excellent report writing

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Role

Role: Commercial Manager REF 1633061
Contract Length: Until end of March 2026
Location: Rugby - 3 days per week on site, 8am - 4pm (part-time role)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £450 - £500 per day

Spinwell is recruiting for a Commercial Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager

Lead the commercial and contractual dimension of Council's Housing Repairs & Maintenance service (within the Housing Revenue Account), driving cost efficiency, procurement compliance, and high service standards through contract management. chain.

Skills / Experience of the Commercial Manager

• Proven commercial management within social housing or building maintenance.
• Applicants should ideally be MCIPS Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
• Substantial experience managing supply chain on scale and proven track record of delivering value for money savings and service improvements.
• Strong skills in budgeting forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience managing various forms of contract.
• Proficient level of IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
• Highly numerate and articulate with strong financial acumen.
• Excellent report writing and language skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders both externally and internally.
• Strong understanding of and responsibility for governance and risk management of supply contracts.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external customers. Understands and anticipates the needs of customers. Acts to address customer needs and strives to exceed customer expectations.
• Commercial acumen & analytical mindset.
• Strategic decision making.
• Contract management expertise.
• Leadership & team development.
• Stakeholder engagement, especially with tenants & internal teams.
• Adaptability to public-sector procedures and procurement frameworks.

If you are a Commercial Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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