Commercial Manager

As the Commercial Manager you will define and embed a strategic approach to procurement across the Group. You will lead procurement projects in line with our tenant-led organisation values and oversee the management of communal and corporate contracts. Ensuring value for money and continuous improvement through procurement activities you will also manage the tendering process, including dispatch, receipt, and evaluation of bids using both financial and qualitative criteria.

The Commercial Manager will need to be a strong leader with people management skills to inspire, motivate, and develop a team. You will ensure full compliance with all relevant procurement legislation, financial regulations, and internal procedures; develop and delivery an effective procurement and contract management framework.

What we need you to do:

• Lead procurement projects in line with our tenant-led organisation values.
• Oversee the management of communal and corporate contracts.
• Ensure value for money and continuous improvement through procurement activities.
• Manage the tendering process, including dispatch, receipt, and evaluation of bids using both financial and qualitative criteria.
• Negotiate contract extensions and variations, supported by technical colleagues where needed. Maintain clear, auditable procurement records and decision logs.
• Design and implement corporate training on procurement and compliance.

How to apply

Have a read of the job description and if you’re excited about this opportunity complete the application form and email it to Recruitment@redkitehousing.org.uk.

If you’d like to have a conversation about the role, please contact Recruitment@redkitehousing.org.uk to arrange a conversation.

35-hour week pilot

Since June 2024 we have been piloting a change to our normal full-time, 37-hour 5-day week. Over the last 7 months we have been piloting a shorter 35-hour week (for the same pay as before) where staff work a full day Monday to Thursday, and finish the working week at 1pm every Friday. It’s just a pilot at this stage while we evaluate its impact on our staff, our tenants, and the service we provide, but if successful we will consider a permanent move to this way of working in 2025.