We are Developments, part of the Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's the people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.  

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.   

More about your role 

As the Commercial Director, you will take the lead in shaping and executing our commercial activities ensuring alignment with company goals and driving growth in the regions ambitious house building targets. You'll be a dynamic, forward-thinking strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset, leading by example and empowering your team to achieve excellence. 

Your primary responsibility will be identifying and capitalising on new commercial opportunities to drive both short-term success and long-term sustainability. You'll work closely with senior leadership to define and implement strategies that support our growth objectives and respond to evolving market trends. 

Key to your role will be staying ahead of industry shifts, understanding market conditions, and offering actionable insights that inform decision-making. You will continuously work to improve processes, standards, and policies while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements. As a senior leader, you will model our core values and People First philosophy, ensuring that our company culture remains strong as we expand. 

For more details, please download the full job profile on our website. 

What We're Looking For: 

You're an experienced Commercial Director or Head of Commercial with a proven record of driving growth and achieving targets. Ideally, you've worked within the house building or construction industry, particularly with a PLC housebuilder background dealing with a high volume of builds (500+ annually) 

You'll bring extensive experience in team leadership, with a track record of motivating and developing high-performance teams. Your ability to set clear goals, inspire results, and create a culture of accountability will be crucial to your success in this role. 

If you're ready to take your career to the next level in an industry that's building the future, we want to hear from you. 

The benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.   

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:  

• Competitive Salary 

• Annual bonus 

• Excellent holiday pay and sick pay  

• Company car/Car allowance 

• Private Health Care 

• Pension with matched contributions  

• Training  

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.  

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls