Commercial Manager in Wolverhampton

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contractual base: Wolverhampton

Operational requirement: Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office and regular travel across our Bromford operational geography as required: Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Tewkesbury and Chipping Sodbury

Additional requirements: Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and Basic DBS check.

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026

Are you ready to influence how contracts, suppliers and commercial partnerships deliver value, performance and innovation across a large and ambitious housing organisation? At Bromford Flagship LiveWest, every pound we spend should deliver value for our customers and communities. As our Commercial Manager, you'll help shape our commercial approach, strengthen strategic supplier partnerships and ensure high-value contracts deliver exceptional performance, innovation and value for money.

This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, challenge the status quo and identify smarter ways of working. You'll work across our business to ensure suppliers deliver against expectations while helping us unlock opportunities for innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• As Commercial Manager within the In House Construction Team, you'll be responsible for managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring commercial arrangements deliver maximum benefit while minimising risk.
• Working closely with colleagues across Service Delivery and Home Investment, you'll develop and implement commercial strategies that improve performance, strengthen supplier relationships and deliver value for money.
• You'll lead supplier performance management activity, using data and insight to identify opportunities, manage risk and drive continuous improvement.
• You'll also play a key role in contract renewals, commercial negotiations and shaping best practice across our supplier and contract management framework.
• Alongside this, you'll provide leadership and support to colleagues within the In House Construction Commercial Team, helping to build capability, drive performance and deliver against key business objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• We’re looking for a commercially astute professional who combines strategic thinking with strong relationship management skills and a passion for delivering results.
• Whether you’ve gained your experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Surveyor or in a similar commercial leadership role, you’ll be confident managing suppliers, contracts and stakeholders while delivering measurable business outcomes.
• You will have:
• Experience in a similar Commercial Manager role within Construction, or at the level of Senior Surveyor.
• A strong background in national housebuilding, with knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements.
• Experience of effectively managing multiple schemes, suppliers and high-value contracts.
• An understanding of housing repairs and planned maintenance.
• An articulate and confident approach to engaging and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of leading and managing a team.
• The ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• A desire to progress your career within one of the UK’s leading housing organisations.
• It would be great if you also have:
• Experience within housing repairs, maintenance or planned investment services.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification or a commitment towards professional procurement qualifications.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we work with suppliers and partners across Bromford Flagship LiveWest. You’ll join a business that is customer-driven, ambitious and all-in, working alongside talented colleagues who are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for customers. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, develop your expertise and make a genuine impact across a large and diverse organisation.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work across our main locations and home
• Occupational Health, mental health first aiders, menopause champions and annual health checks
• A choice of pension schemes with employer contributions of up to 10%
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription service, and talking therapies for you and your family
• Annual allowance of £500 to spend on benefits of your choosing, including healthcare plans, dental care, gym membership and much more
• Generous holiday, occupational sick pay and paid family leave
• Fully funded CIH qualification, if it’s a requirement of your role

About us:

We’re part of one of the biggest housing associations in the country, Bromford Flagship. As Bromford, our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. We provide over 47,000 homes in the West Midlands and West of England; we have relationships with more than 112,000 customers; we have a strong balance sheet and we plan to deliver 11,000 more homes by 2032.

But we’re only just getting started. Through place-based working, our people build progress from the ground up. You’ll find us at the heart of the communities we serve, forging stronger neighbourhood relationships, reacting faster to shifting needs, and planning smarter. And we’ve created a thriving place of our own – giving brilliant people like you the tools and opportunities to build a future. With development that helps you grow in your role, build future-ready skills, and perform at your best. All within a vibrant and inclusive culture guided by our values. We’re a place for people determined to make a difference. Bromford. A place to make your own.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion:

We’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, thanks to our inclusive, values-driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career.