Here at UPP we are looking for a Commercial Manager to primarily support our North and Central area which includes Loughborough, Nottingham, Lancaster, Hull, Leeds and York Universities, plus other regions when required
As the Commercial Manager you will provide commercial and contractual support to the UPP Group Business, working closely with our operational sites whilst monitoring and driving improvements in operational performance standards and contract obligations.
You will be the subject matter expert on all commercial issues, including commercial awareness training to UPP and our partners. Supporting the wider commercial team on risk, service level compliance and maintaining UPPs ISO9001 accreditation plus driving continuous improvements through monitoring, reporting, and delivering change through contract variations and other 3rd party income streams.
This hybrid role which can be based out of our award winning London office near Cannon Street, London Bridge and Monument stations (we will also consider Nottingham as a base location).
Role responsibilities include:
* Support execution of the UPP commercial strategy to preserve and grow the value of the business
* Develop in depth expert knowledge of relevant UPP contracts and key relationships between the UPP business units and our university partners
* Ensure key service level agreements and wider clauses are adhered to, including but not limited to variations, damages and vacation services to drive revenue and manage risk
* Participate in financial reviews to ensure costs are appropriate to contract and changes are identified and managed appropriately
* Support in delivering benchmarking of UPP and University services through collation and analysis of data on costs and performance, as well as report preparation
* Promote awareness of service level agreements and key commercial principles
* Support Commercial Analyst on performance analysis, escalation and improvement plans
* Deliver the commercial work stream in all mobilisation projects at the respective locations to ensure commercial considerations are captured, risk mitigation strategies are implemented and actions are carried out accordingly
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with:
* Experience in commercial contract management and delivering service performance audits
* An understanding of complex contracts, preferably PFI/PPP
* Experience in a facilities management environment or similar
* Ability to identify opportunities to implement ongoing performance improvements and save money
* Presentation and reporting skills including advanced use of Excel
Alongside this you will have strong communication, organisational and problem solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively and embrace/drive change.
In return, we are offering a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes a discretionary 20% performance bonus, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave policy, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme.
Our people are at the heart of how we operate.
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and also help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.