Commercial Support Team Leader for Growth & Revenue

Colchester Borough Council; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

Learning and development

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Braintree District Council is seeking an experienced Commercial Support Team Manager in Braintree. You will lead the Sales and Markets teams, oversee performance, workloads and staff wellbeing, and drive initiatives that increase income and market presence.

Strong leadership and commercial judgment are essential. You will develop partnerships, use data to improve services, and ensure high-quality customer-focused delivery across the council’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading teams and managing performance.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to grow income.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sales and Markets teams; manage performance and wellbeing.
• Drive development of commercial initiatives; grow customer relationships and income.
• Utilise data to improve services and outcomes in line with council objectives.

Skills

People management

Commercial awareness

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Braintree District Council is seeking an experienced Commercial Support Team Manager in Braintree. You will lead the Sales and Markets teams, oversee performance, workloads and staff wellbeing, and drive initiatives that increase income and market presence.

Strong leadership and commercial judgment are essential. You will develop partnerships, use data to improve services, and ensure high-quality customer-focused delivery across the council’s strategic objectives.