Senior Strategic Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Senior Strategic Commercial Manager to lead facilities management within the Land & Property Service. This role involves managing commercial risks, data analysis, and strategic decision-making, supporting the transformation of Surrey County Council's property portfolio while ensuring performance aligns with governmental regulations.

Benefits

26 days' holiday (increasing with service)

Option to buy additional leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary-related pension

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial and contract management in FM.
• Understanding of Public Procurement Regulations and relevant legislation.
• Extensive experience with NEC4 contracts.
• Senior FM management experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing key commercial risks and complex arrangements.
• Analyzing complex data for clear, unbiased conclusions.
• Reviewing and adjusting performance indicators aligned with contracts.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Data analysis

Client engagement

Job description

Job Description

This role has a starting salary of £68,774 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity.

We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Strategic Commercial Manager to join our Workplace & Facilities Team, part of the Land & Property Service. You will join a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio, supporting our services in delivering for residents.

Our team is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. To meet customer needs, we work flexibly, including operating out of different office bases, working from home, and collaborating in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), increasing to 28 days after 2 years and 30 days after 5 years
• Option to buy up to 10 additional days of leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave annually
• Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave
• Salary-related pension
• Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping, and more)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Access to learning and development resources

About the Role

This is a new opportunity to develop your career within a fast-paced Land & Property service, working with enthusiastic professionals committed to making a difference.

The Land & Property team is transforming Surrey County Council's property portfolio in line with the Asset & Place Strategy (2019-2030), managing over 1500 assets valued at over £2bn, with a revenue budget exceeding £35m annually.

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Workplace & Facilities and collaborating with the Macro team (our strategic FM partner), you will provide strategic direction for facilities management and make day-to-day commercial decisions. This role will also play a strategic part in the upcoming Local Government Review.

This role includes:

• Managing key commercial risks and complex arrangements
• Analyzing complex data for clear, unbiased conclusions
• Reviewing and adjusting performance indicators aligned with contracts
• Applying contract and commercial management principles within a political and regulatory context

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered, your CV and personal statement should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of commercial and contract management in FM
• Understanding of Public Procurement Regulations and relevant legislation
• Extensive experience with NEC4 contracts
• Senior FM management experience, including supply and client-side roles
• Understanding of the political environment and ability to engage with senior council members
• Willingness to travel within Surrey and partner sites

The application deadline is 23:59 on 10.06.2025, with interviews to follow.

We look forward to your application. Please click the apply button below.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation to implement devolution policies, giving more powers to local areas. This will result in a smaller number of unitary councils by April 2027, into which this role will transfer with existing terms.

Our Commitment

We are proud to be a Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and choose to disclose this on their application. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the application and interview process.

We aim to be an inclusive, diverse employer reflecting our community and welcome applications from underrepresented groups.