Commercial Manager for Flexible Workspace Development

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Office Group Full time

About The Office Group

The Office Group is a leading developer and operator of flexible workspaces. With a growing portfolio of over 70 high-quality spaces, we're redefining the workspace experience and challenging the status quo.

We're committed to environmental and social responsibility, making conscious choices when designing, building, and servicing our spaces. Our innovative approach doesn't stop at our buildings – we create a supportive, collaborative, and creative environment where everyone can thrive.

The Role

We're seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Design and Development team. This role will be responsible for executing a new procurement strategy for FF&E and select hard finishes, from place order to project management of logistics, delivery, and install.

The ideal candidate will have deep relationships with global suppliers, excellent product awareness, commercial acumen, and a drive for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Executing the new procurement strategy for FF&E and select hard finishes with input from the Design Director and support from the Centralised Procurement department
  • Establishing commercial agreements/setting rates with suppliers and dealers on preferred products/ranges
  • Evolve the procurement strategy for FFE in the Alterations team
  • Budgeting / Benchmarking / Financial analysis
  • Internal stakeholder management
  • Project delivery

Requirements

  • Strong background in FFE sourcing, procurement, and project delivery
  • Experience in supplier relationship management
  • Experience in managing internal and external project teams
  • Understanding/experience in the workplace sector advantageous
  • Understanding/experience in the hospitality, retail, or entertainment sectors advantageous
  • Led and managed FF&E projects from inception to completion
  • Degree-level education preferable
  • Good business acumen and commercial understanding
  • Good technical and procedural understanding of office fit-out
  • Excellent understanding and skills – MS Office
  • Experience of partnering with Senior Stakeholders
  • Previous experience in multi-site working
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise workload within a fast-paced environment
  • Leadership qualities, ability to motivate and facilitate others towards a goal
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and external agencies
  • Organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Self-motivated

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working
  • 28 days annual leave
  • 2 weeks work from anywhere
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • Healthshield
  • LinkedIn learning
  • Study support
  • 5% Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 25% Discount at The Office Group Cafes
  • Summer and EOY events
  • Discounted event spaces

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