Coventry City Council’s Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) business has a vision of delivering ever increasing profitable income; this income is used to deliver front line services such as adult and children’s social care in Coventry. Our work has a direct positive impact in our community.

We want to make this impact even bigger. So we have aggressive growth aspirations, which will take our business to the top of our game in Coventry, and expand our service

This is well supported with active investment in people, technology and IT.

We are recruiting into the newly formed post of Commercial Manager, a highly commercial role where you will have strong emphasis on strategic leadership and business development.

You will be asked to develop a vision for our business which delivers our growth aspirations, and be able to plan to successfully achieve it. Further, you will have leadership skills, resilience and enthusiasm to execute the plan, taking the full team with you all the way.

In return for your commitment to our business and your effective P&L management, you will be well supported in the role by senior managers and commercial leaders within our organisation.

You will get the opportunity to be innovative and inventive, with support to develop and execute ideas that drive our business forwards.

You will get the opportunity to work flexibly, with all other benefits around holiday, pension etc. that a local authority employment offers.

Although leadership and/or Mechanical and Electrical experience would be a benefit, to be successful in this role you will be positive and enthusiastic, with the persona, gravitas and personal awareness to be a highly effective business leader.

If you are an experienced business leader, or you are reaching upper limits of middle-management with experience of business development, then this could be the role that stretches your capability and gives you the experience to really accelerate your career.

If you are interested in this role, then please provide us with an up to date CV and cover letter for consideration.

You’ll need:

- Ideally experienced in or an understanding of Facilities /service Management
- Staff management and development skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills, confident and able to deal with people at all levels.
- Able to manage and co-ordinate contractors, stakeholders and suppliers and maintain good working relationships.
- Strong financial and Budget Management skills
- Proven success in business development
- Educated to degree level

About us

The Place Directorate drives the regeneration of the city, helping businesses create jobs, leading on new developments and keeping the traffic flowing.

The Directorate looks after sports and arts and events, helping city people enjoy their leisure time and bringing people into the city centre to support economic growth, as well as managing the Council's Operational and Commercial property portfolios.

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Coventry people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.

How to apply:

Please apply online including your most recent CV and covering letter demonstrating your skills how you meet the requirements for the role in no more than 500 words.

Working Pattern-
37 hours per week

Interview Date
21 January 2018

Benefits

In return, we can offer you an excellent pension scheme, flexible working, 'MyCar' scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at a number of city centre restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Equalities Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition

Key Requirements

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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