Commercial Manager - Education

Boden Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Commercial sector is seeking a Commercial Manager with a focus on education to join their team in Retford. The role involves managing educational contracts, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have relevant commercial experience, a degree/diploma in Surveying or the Built Environment, and strong communication and negotiation skills. A competitive salary, bonus, and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Employee discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial experience in the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks associated with educational contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and governance.
• Support management of contract variations and change controls.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve contract deliverables.
• Lead audits to verify compliance and performance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Risk management understanding

Proactive problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or diploma in Surveying or Built Environment

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Manager (Education bias)

Location: UK-Nottinghamshire-Retford

A leading company in the Commercial sector is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team in Retford on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. This role is pivotal in managing educational contracts and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure success.

The Role

As the Commercial Manager, you ll:

• Identify and manage risks associated with educational contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and governance.
• Support the management of contract variations and change controls.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve contract deliverables.
• Lead audits to verify compliance and performance against key deliverables.

You

To be successful in the role of Commercial Manager, you ll bring:

• Relevant commercial experience in the education sector.
• A degree or diploma in Surveying or the Built Environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent financial acumen and risk management understanding.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement.

What's in it for you?

This role is with a leading company in the FM industry, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in service delivery. They offer a collaborative work culture and a focus on employee development.

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Employee discounts and wellness programs.

Apply Now!

To apply for the position of Commercial Manager, click Apply Now and send your CV to Michael. Interviews are taking place now, so don’t miss your chance to join.