In a Nutshell…
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Commercial to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Cheltenham office. As our Head of Commercial, you will be leading a Commercial Team of 21, you will define, direct, and lead the commercial strategy of the Business Unit whilst leading, inspiring, and motivating the Commercial Team to generate cash and profit for the Region. As part of Vistry senior management team the role holder will help shape the business unit strategy.
You will be reporting to our operations Director, who over a 12-to-18-month period, will provide a structured progression plan to Commercial Director. You will be working at a Senior Commercial level, experience must have been gained from the housebuilding sector.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
This vacancy has a closing date of 7th November 2025.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- Experienced in a senior Commercial role.
- Experienced in building regulations and legal obligations
- A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
- Experience with affordable housing contracts
- Experience of people management and project leading
- Extensive experience in working within a residential housebuilder
- Experience of supporting business growth
- Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation / communication skills
- Ability to formulate commercial plans and ensure full engagement
- Be Commercially and Financially astute, including experienced in Cash Management
- Be an inspirational leader and a strong team player
- Bring a ‘can do’ and ‘find a way’ mindset.
- Managing profit and cashflow pipeline
Desirable –
- Degree in Surveying, Building or similar
- A Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Formal Leadership training
- Able to show commitment to their chosen profession by continued self-development (courses, seminars etc.)
- Knowledge and use of the COINS system
- Knowledge of JCT design and build contracts
More about the Head of Commercial role…
- Manage and support the performance and development of the Commercial team.
- To define, direct and lead a commercial strategy that balances opportunity and risk to the business for income generation to reinvest in the business.
- To direct and lead the governance of the Commercial team, ensuring proper accountability for, and reporting of, all commercial activity and the development of appropriate control systems.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal procedural requirements.
- Ensure compliance to Group protocols and procedures.
- To help define and embed a commercial approach to the running of the department across all levels of the hierarchy. Work with the senior management team to collaboratively guide the development of professional standards, commercial contracts, and service level agreements.
- Effectively manage cash generation for the Region.
- Maintain effective cost control for the Region.
- To take steps to identify and manage opportunity and risk, commercial and otherwise.
- To support the Land team in the land bidding process.
- Provide affordable contract guidance and support through head of teams and contract engrossment.
- To build and maintain effective relationships with affordable partners, including the development of strong links at all levels of the business.
- To build and maintain effective relationships with supply chain partners, including the development of strong links at all levels of the business.
- Market the organisation’s capabilities in the delivery and management of commercial activities and maintain Vistry Partnerships profile with customers/clients, external bodies, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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