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The Vacancy
Gilbert & Goode, an award-winning new homes developer in the South West, is seeking a full-time, permanent Commercial Manager to drive the commercial success and performance of residential schemes. As part of the Ocean Housing Group, Gilbert & Goode is renowned for creating great places to live and delivering an excellent customer experience.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of the Commercial department, developing and implementing robust procedures, commercial systems, and standards for all surveying and procurement. You will manage and motivate the team, ensuring the services we offer are continually improving and providing excellent standards and value for money. With a strategic outlook, you will develop a professional tendering service with the aim of winning new work for the company’s order book, which meets business plan targets for turnover and profit. You will be flexible and able to take on a wide variety of commercial activities – managing a diverse portfolio, seeking out new opportunities, and fully utilising our existing assets. You will be a strong leader with keen commercial acumen and an understanding of how to make our assets work for us to generate profits for future investment.
Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will be an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong understanding of financial management. You will be accustomed to analysing financial data, project costs, and contractual terms to make informed decisions. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be instrumental in developing and supporting the service, ensuring value for money, sound budget management, and accurate forecasting. You will have a proven track record of delivering service improvements, contributing to business plans, strategies, and policies to identify areas for growth and enhancement.
This is a varied and rewarding role offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of this service for the Group.
For further information regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the detailed job description and person specification.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
* Car allowance
* Occupational Sick Pay at 3 months Full Pay and 3 months at Half Pay
* Company Pension: 4% Employer Pension Contribution (includes Death in Service Benefit of 3x annual salary)
* Health Cash Plan (including Dental and Optical cover)
* Health and Wellbeing initiatives, including yearly Flu Jab and Biennial Checks
* Medical Checks
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Family Friendly Policies
Closing date: 18th May 2025
First stage interviews will be conducted face-to-face at our head office in St Austell, Cornwall.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
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The Company
As part of the Ocean Housing Group, Gilbert & Goode has grown from humble beginnings in 1972 to become one of the South West’s leading new home developers. We are committed to delivering exceptional homes and fostering strong relationships with local landowners, stakeholders, and supply chains to bring sustainable, community-focused developments.
Mission Statement
“To be an innovative provider of quality homes and services, with residents and staff at the heart of Ocean, and Ocean at the heart of the community.”
Our vision is to be the employer of choice in Cornwall, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. We promote flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, enabling colleagues to work where they are most productive—be it in the office, at home, or on-site.
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