Repairs and Maintenance Commercial Analyst

Forhousing; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social housing is seeking a Repairs and Maintenance Commercial Analyst to optimize financial and operational performance. The role involves collaboration with various leaders to implement service delivery improvements and requires strong analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Agile working

MyPerks

SmarTech

Wellbeing centre

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial and operational performance in maintenance team.
• Enhance reporting through Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in surveying, construction, business management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Repairs and Maintenance Commercial Analyst

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Date Posted: 07/05/2025

Application Closing Date: 04/06/2025 23:59

Salary: £47,000 per annum

Location: Salford

This role is known internally as “Commercial Analyst”.

Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

As part of our Repairs and Maintenance team, you’ll collaborate with leaders across ForHousing and Wates to develop, implement, and monitor improvements in service delivery. You’ll support the Wates/ForHousing partnership by providing financial analysis, reporting, and insights.

Why ForHousing?

• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• MyPerks – through our all-in-one employee platform (STAR) you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• SmarTech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre, through STAR access – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice, and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline, as well as wellbeing and financial cover.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working across the maintenance team to ensure financial and operational performance is optimal.
• Monitoring average order values and reducing unnecessary orders within applications for payment.
• Supporting with validation and administering payment applications in line with the payment mechanism.
• Ensuring backup schedule of rates data is accurate and able to be used to monitor work schedules.
• Challenging and enhancing existing processes via budget monitoring and financial analysis.
• Producing and enhancing reporting through Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in surveying, construction, business management, or similar/equivalent experience, or working towards this, would be ideal.
• Excellent communication skills.

ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on application volumes.