Job details
- Salary: £59,548 to £79,785 (inclusive of allowances)
- Status: Permanent full time (part time and job share will be considered)
- Working Hours: 37 per week
- Location: Civic Centre, Gravesend and Hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week from office)
- Closing Date: 21 November 2026
About the role
Are you experienced in commercial management, marketing, business development, or contract management and looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, drive performance, and help shape the future of a growing organisation?
You will:
- Lead the development, delivery, and optimisation of commercial activities across the Local Authority Trading Company group.
- Work with the subsidiary companies to help drive sustainable revenue growth, strengthen customer relationships, identify new market opportunities, and ensure commercial operations align with the company’s strategic objectives and public value commitments.
- Work closely with the Board, local authority stakeholders, operational teams, and external partners to maximise commercial performance while maintaining strong governance and compliance.
This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a growing group of businesses where your expertise will directly influence success.
About you
We’re looking for a proactive professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
You will have:
- In-depth knowledge of various business functions, including business development, financial management of projects and customer management.
- Experience in risk management, creating successful bids, overseeing projects from inception to completion and driving operational business metrics.
- Strong financial acumen, including business case development and commercial modelling.
- Experience working with or within public sector organisations, ideally in a trading or commercial environment.
- Ability to balance commercial ambition with public value and governance requirements.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in business development, business management, business administration or a related field.
How to apply
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Commercial activities across the Rosherville Group and become a trusted advisor to senior leaders and Board Members. Your expertise can have a direct influence on the Group’s success.
Please see the Rosherville Commercial Manager job description.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email Jamie Izzard at jamie.izzard@gravesham.gov.uk who will contact you direct.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to HR@gravesham.gov.uk
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
