About the role This role offers the opportunity to play a central part in shaping how our Trades service delivers value for money and maintains strong financial performance. You will work closely with senior leaders and external partners, helping to guide important decisions about budgets, contracts, materials, and supply chains. Your work will have a clear impact on service quality, cost management, and long-term sustainability. You will also lead a small, skilled team and have the opportunity to develop systems, improve reporting, and introduce smarter ways of working. This role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make meaningful improvements across the organisation. Where does this role fit in The Commercial Performance Manager sits within the Trades Department and reports to the Director of Trades. You will lead the Commercial Performance Team and work closely with internal teams including Procurement, Finance, and Operational Managers. You will also build strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and partners to ensure services run smoothly and deliver strong commercial outcomes. As part of the wider management team, you will contribute to strategic planning, support service growth, and help ensure consistent, high-quality performance across the Trades function. Skills and experience needed You will bring experience managing budgets, financial performance, or commercial contracts within a maintenance, construction, housing, or similar operational environment. You will be confident analysing financial and operational data, producing clear reports, and using information to support decision-making. Experience managing supply chains, subcontractors, or procurement processes will be important, as this role involves building strong partnerships and ensuring value for money. Strong leadership skills are essential. You will be comfortable leading a small team, supporting development, and encouraging high performance. You will also be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, suppliers, and colleagues. A good understanding of procurement, contract management, and financial monitoring will be important. Experience within social housing or public sector environments would be helpful but is not essential. A full UK driving licence is required, as some travel across South Wales may be needed. What are the pay and benefits? Time off and Flexibility Hybrid role which will involve working throughout South Wales. Working days are predominately Monday to Friday or you can work compressed hours on a 9 day fortnight. 26 days holiday plus Bank holidays. Rising to 31 days with an extra day for each full year of service. Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks Paternity Leave: 3 weeks Money and Pensions The exact salary is £57,332 for a 40 hour, full time, permanent position 45p per mile for mileage allowance Pension Choices: Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%. Or, Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80 th of final salary for every year of service. 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership Saving scheme with competitive interest rate Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations The option to be either weekly or monthly paid. Your Wellbeing Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years. Eyecare: Up to £100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses. Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service to all colleagues Annual Health Check Health Cash Plan Getting Around Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme (subject to eligibility) Cycle to Work Scheme Your Development Continuous professional training and development Leadership development programmes Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed Career coaching Support with funding and time for qualifications Perks & Recognition Long Service Awards Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands. Colleague Discount platform. FREDIE At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity to rise with us and we encourage you to apply now. If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@codigroup.co.uk or 0300 373 5262 How do you apply? If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please follow the prompts to apply. We’ll just need: An up-to-date CV A short, focused cover letter A few contact details so we can get in touch If you’d like an informal chat about the role before applying, the hiring manager will be available on 1st and 2nd June. Please feel free to get in touch with John Connolly directly. They’re currently on leave until this time, but you’re welcome to check their diary and book in a quick catch-up on either of these dates. Interview process Interviews will be taking place on the 18 th of June in our Cardiff office and will consist of a competency-based interview, a psychometric assessment, and a pre-briefed presentation to a panel of colleagues. Who are Codi group? Codi Group is among Wales’ largest not for profit housing and care organisations, offering safe homes, tailored support, and thriving communities where people can flourish. In 2024, Pobl and Linc joined forces, uniting our shared values and strengths to enhance services and create more opportunities across Wales, forming Codi. Together, we are dedicated to being compassionate, inclusive, and making a positive impact every day.