Commercial Operations Manager

**Commercial Operations Manager**

**About Thriiver**:
We provide assistive technology and training solutions for individuals with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions in the workplace. We work with a fantastic network of employers and partners to provide technology, advice and assistance to support peopleand help them thrive in their working lives.

**Role Overview**:
This is an exciting opportunity to work in this newly created role as part of the Senior Management team of a successful and growing business in Cuckfield, West Sussex. You will be overseeing the internal finance, procurement, and IT support teams as wellas external contractors working in these areas to help support our continued growth plans.

In conjunction with the CEO, you will also be managing the company bidding process for new business.

**What you will be doing**:

- **Financial management/leading internal Finance team** to manage and report on financial elements of the sales cycle as well as reviewing costs and product price points to ensure these remain competitive.
- **Supply Chain Management/Leading Order and Despatch team** to establish and maintain effective supply chains including managing the procurement of products and the timely release of orders to customers and clients.This will include negotiatingcosts and contracts with suppliers, advising and reviewing supply chain arrangements to ensure we obtain the best prices and maintain our reputation for excellent customer service.
- **Lead IT team to provide excellent IT support**to internal employees where appropriate and ensure that our internal systems and processes continue to provide operational efficiencies.
- **Support preparation of Tender submissions** and cost data for public sector contracts including government departments, councils and other contractors.

**Who we are looking for**:

- An ability to deliver organisational aims & objectives within a senior managerial role.
- Able to identify potential commercial threats and opportunities.
- Demonstrable understanding of company financial figures and processes.
- Experience in producing management plans and reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leader of people with an ability to promote teamwork and team ethics.
- Involvement in writing bids for public sectors.

**What we are offering**:

- Full time, permanent position
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Bonus scheme
- On-site parking
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in line with service.
- Company social events

Our offices are located in a beautiful, renovated barn so you will need to have transport to gethere:The Courtyard, Holmsted Farm, Staplefield Road, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5JF.