Overview
We know we cannot end homelessness without increasing the supply of genuinely affordable, secure homes. After nearly 60 years of frontline services and research, Crisis will begin buying homes for the first time. As Housing Delivery Commercial Lead, you will drive the commercial engine behind our growing housing programme, helping us deliver 100 homes in phase one and ultimately more than 1,000 homes across the lifecycle of our strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activity and build strategies to oversee successful contract management of the programme.
- Ensure delivery partners perform to the highest standards, monitoring performance, managing risks, and holding suppliers to account.
- Shape how we work with suppliers, strengthen commercial governance, and provide clear, evidence‑based insight to strategic decisions.
- Collaborate across Housing Delivery, Finance, and Governance to build a credible, well‑run housing company grounded in our values.
Qualifications
- Strong commercial judgement and experience in running competitive procurement processes.
- Proficiency in contract‑management, monitoring performance, and risk management.
- Commercial and financial analysis skills, able to interpret data, model delivery options, and support business‑case development.
- Stakeholder influence capabilities, skilled at presenting clear insight and building trusted relationships.
- Strategic thinking, balancing long‑term planning with practical delivery.
Benefits
- A competitive salary (fixed to promote equity).
- Interest‑free loans for travel season ticket, cycle‑to‑work, and deposit to secure tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an 8.5% employer contribution.
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata), increasing to 31 days with service; option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around core hours 10am‑4pm.
- Well‑being leave available flexibly and other benefits listed on our website.
- Support for ongoing development and access to staff diversity networks.
Commitment to Equality
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered randomly without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
