Public Sector Commercial Growth Lead

Gravesham Borough Council; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Rosherville Group, Gravesham Borough Council’s Local Authority Trading Company, seeks a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activity across the group, driving revenue growth, business development and new markets while upholding public value commitments.

You will collaborate with the Board, subsidiary companies and external partners to maximise commercial performance, govern risk and ensure robust governance, customer relationships and sustainable indicators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience balancing commercial growth with public value and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, delivery and optimisation of group-wide commercial activities.
• Drive revenue growth and identify new market opportunities.
• Strengthen customer relationships and manage external partnerships.
• Ensure operations align with strategic objectives and governance.
• Collaborate with Board, stakeholders and teams to maximise performance.
• Maintain strong governance and compliance.
• Act as trusted adviser to senior leaders and Board members.
• Manage bids and bids-related processes from inception to completion.

Skills

Business development

Financial management

Customer management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business development, business management, business administration or a related field

Job description

Rosherville Group, Gravesham Borough Council’s Local Authority Trading Company, seeks a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activity across the group, driving revenue growth, business development and new markets while upholding public value commitments.

You will collaborate with the Board, subsidiary companies and external partners to maximise commercial performance, govern risk and ensure robust governance, customer relationships and sustainable indicators.