Head Of Commercial

Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Head of Commercial, primarily home-based with travel across South England. The role involves leading strategy and stakeholder engagement for a major facilities management contract. Candidates should possess a graduate-level background in law or a related field, along with strong commercial leadership and risk management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and robust benefits package.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contribution scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Commercial experience within housing or facilities management.
• Track record in complex negotiations and contract management.
• Confidence in building trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-saving initiatives and revenue-generation strategies.
• Oversee performance and compliance of supplier partnerships.
• Drive and implement risk management frameworks.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Knowledge of UK contract law

Financial acumen

Risk management

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Graduate-level background in law, surveying, or built environment

Job description

Overview

Head of Commercial – Location: Home-based with weekly travel across South England and fortnightly meetings in Birmingham. Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Salary: £110,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Benefits.

Are you a sharp commercial strategist who thrives on driving growth, unlocking value, and shaping the future of business operations? We are looking for an experienced Head of Commercial to lead on strategy, compliance, and stakeholder engagement for a major accommodation and facilities management contract supporting the Defence estate.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead cost-saving initiatives, revenue-generation strategies, and risk management frameworks to ensure long-term success.
• Oversee supplier partnerships, ensuring performance, compliance, and value for money.
• Act as the trusted authority on commercial, legal, and procurement matters across the business.
• Strengthen risk management frameworks, covering financial, operational, and technical areas.
• Drive forward sustainability goals, embedding greener practices and carbon reduction measures into project delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders at every level, becoming the go-to commercial partner for client teams.

What We're Looking For

• A commercially savvy leader with a graduate-level background in law, surveying, or the built environment (chartered status desirable).
• Proven track record in commercial leadership, ideally within housing, facilities, or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK contract and commercial law, with experience of complex negotiations and contract management.
• Excellent financial acumen, with the ability to model risks, interpret data, and turn insights into action.
• Confidence in building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company car or allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance and private medical cover

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to influence strategy at the highest level, delivering meaningful change across nationally important sites. If you're ready to bring bold ideas, commercial insight, and leadership expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your commercial leadership career