Director of Work, Jobs in Kettering, Eng (with Salaries)

Commercial Director
Infrastructure Gateway Ltd —Kettering
- £100,000 - £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- In-person
- Leadership
Deputy Account Director
Chartwells —Northampton
- £70,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
Community Director
Trade Mastermind Limited —Peterborough
- £75,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
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3d
Key Account Director
BidvestNoonan —New Duston
- Up to £57,312.72 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Contracts
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Head of Growth & Regeneration Strategy
Peterborough City Council —Peterborough
- £80,217 - £97,576 a year
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Director, HRBP EMEA Commercial
Sealed Air —Kettering
- English
- Analysis skills
- Human resources
Head of Employee Relations
Airbus Operations Limited —Broughton
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
- Human resources
- Free parking
Director of Elective Diagnostics and Cancer Care
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board —Kettering
- £112,782 - £129,783 a year
- Full-time
4d
Head of Finance
Teamwork Trust —Kettering
- £48,800 - £50,200 a year
- Monday to Friday
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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3d
Director of Technology and Operations
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £81,000 - £117,800 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Presentation skills
- IT
5d
Director of Strategy and Deputy Chief Strategy Officer
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board —Leicester
- £112,782 - £129,783 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
11d
Assistant Director – Safeguarding and Complex Care
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board —Kettering
- £94,356 - £108,814 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Leadership
9h
Head of Village Commercial
Center Parcs —Bedford
- £75,000 - £90,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Director - TISSL
ClearCourse —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Salesforce
- Hotel
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Head of SEND & Inclusion | Multi-Setting Leadership Role
Blackberries Childcare Group —Peterborough
- £35,360 - £39,780 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Head of Growth & Regeneration Delivery
Peterborough City Council —Peterborough
- £80,217 - £97,576 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Director of Studies
British Summer School —Oakham
- £825.04 a week
- 8 hour shift
- English
- School
- Annual leave
Head of Data
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust —Huntingdon
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
11d
Category Director
RS Group —Corby
- Hybrid work
- Management
- English
- Product management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Infrastructure Innovation
Connected Places Catapult —Milton Keynes
- £68,890 - £79,386 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction
- Employee assistance programme
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Commercial Director

Infrastructure Gateway Ltd -
Kettering

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Job details

Full-time
£100,000 - £120,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Civil engineering
Cost control
Leadership

Full job description

Job Title: Commercial Director
Salary: £100-120k DOE + Car/Allowance/Bonus and Package
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Infrastructure Gateway Ltd (IGL) is entering a period of significant expansion, and we’re looking for a talented Commercial Director to lead our commercial strategy, drive innovation, and elevate our delivery capability as we scale.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for embedding robust governance, improving visibility of project performance, and building scalable commercial processes that support long‑term, sustainable growth.

If you are a commercially sharp, hands‑on leader who thrives in a growing SME environment and can bring structure, discipline and strategic insight, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

The Role:

The Commercial Director will take ownership of Infrastructure Gateway Ltd (IGL) commercial operations, ensuring strong governance, accurate forecasting, improved margin visibility and a high‑performing commercial team. You will lead the development of scalable processes, enhance supply chain control, and ensure commercial excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop the QS and commercial team
Embed clear standards, structured processes and a culture of accountability
Support the Board in building a scalable, professional commercial function
Implement strong processes across bidding, procurement, cost control and forecasting
Oversee contract compliance (NEC/JCT/ICE) and manage negotiations
Drive effective risk management and continuous improvement
Ensure real‑time visibility of project margins and cost performance
Lead monthly CVRs, forecasting and commercial reviews
Strengthen commercial awareness across Operations
Manage key suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating rates and KPIs
Oversee valuations, payments and commercial controls
Build long‑term, value‑driven supply chain partnerships
Drive training, usage discipline and ongoing system improvement
Ensure accurate commercial data in monthly accounts
Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles
Present performance, risks and opportunities to the Board
Support strategic growth and new market opportunities
Provide commercial oversight for major bids and tenders

What You’ll Need:

Essential

Strong commercial background within utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure
Proven leadership of QS/commercial teams
Experience implementing or owning a major ERP/commercial system (COINS advantageous)
Understanding of NERS, GIRS, WIRS and multi‑utility regulatory environments
Deep experience in subcontractor frameworks, rate negotiations and cost control
Strong contractual knowledge (NEC, JCT, ICE)
Ability to drive cultural change and embed new ways of working
Board‑level communication and stakeholder management
High numerical, analytical and organisational capability
Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities

Desirable

Experience supporting business transformation
Track record improving WIP, profitability and forecasting accuracy
Experience scaling commercial operations in a growing SME contractor

What You’ll Get in Return:

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000
Performance bonus
Company car or car allowance
Pension
Private medical insurance
The opportunity to build and modernise a commercial function from the ground up
Significant opportunities for career progression within a wider Group
The chance to make a significant impact in a business entering its next phase of growth

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.

Work Location: In person

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