Operations and Commercial Manager
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £70,072 to £78,872 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £78,872 including car allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS16 7FL |
| Company: | Ian Williams Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3113-MAN16005012026OW |
Summary
At Ian Williams, we believe opportunity is something you create. As an Operational and Commercial Manager in our Bristol Repairs, Maintenance and Voids team, you’ll have the autonomy, support, and tools to make a real impact; on your team, our clients, and the communities we serve.
You’ll lead a high-performing business unit, driving operational excellence and commercial success, partnering with our long serving client. You’ll set the tone for a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring every team member feels empowered to deliver their best.
We value our people and offer an exceptional benefits package, including:
Company profit share scheme (12% paid last year)
Enhanced employer pension contribution or savings scheme
Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
Training and development opportunities
Exclusive discounts and wellbeing support
The Operations and Commercial Manager role will involve:
Driving performance: Set and monitor objectives, targets, and KPIs to deliver productivity and commercial results. Use regular performance discussions to keep your team engaged and motivated.
Embed a solutions-oriented culture: Coach your team to anticipate challenges, think critically, and apply practical solutions, ensuring momentum and efficiency.
Build capability and resilience: Develop your team through structured coaching, targeted training, and proactive interventions to future-proof our workforce.
Ensure financial and asset management: Take responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and asset utilisation, embedding robust controls and data-driven decision-making.
Champion compliance and quality: Ensure all work meets building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards, maintaining high levels of quality, safety, and legal accountability.
Consistency in the customer experience: Lead your team in prioritising customer needs, driving high-quality, customer-focused outcomes that boost satisfaction and loyalty.
Promote wellbeing and inclusion: Foster a culture of wellbeing, respect, and inclusivity, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
What you’ll bring as Operations and Commercial Manager
Proven experience leading operational and commercial teams, ideally in a service-led or contracting environment.
A track record of driving performance, compliance, and quality across multiple contracts.
Strong commercial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment across teams and clients.
A passion for developing people, building resilience, and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing, with a proactive approach to risk management and compliance.
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams, it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.
You’ll lead a high-performing business unit, driving operational excellence and commercial success, partnering with our long serving client. You’ll set the tone for a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring every team member feels empowered to deliver their best.
We value our people and offer an exceptional benefits package, including:
Company profit share scheme (12% paid last year)
Enhanced employer pension contribution or savings scheme
Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
Training and development opportunities
Exclusive discounts and wellbeing support
The Operations and Commercial Manager role will involve:
Driving performance: Set and monitor objectives, targets, and KPIs to deliver productivity and commercial results. Use regular performance discussions to keep your team engaged and motivated.
Embed a solutions-oriented culture: Coach your team to anticipate challenges, think critically, and apply practical solutions, ensuring momentum and efficiency.
Build capability and resilience: Develop your team through structured coaching, targeted training, and proactive interventions to future-proof our workforce.
Ensure financial and asset management: Take responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and asset utilisation, embedding robust controls and data-driven decision-making.
Champion compliance and quality: Ensure all work meets building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards, maintaining high levels of quality, safety, and legal accountability.
Consistency in the customer experience: Lead your team in prioritising customer needs, driving high-quality, customer-focused outcomes that boost satisfaction and loyalty.
Promote wellbeing and inclusion: Foster a culture of wellbeing, respect, and inclusivity, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
What you’ll bring as Operations and Commercial Manager
Proven experience leading operational and commercial teams, ideally in a service-led or contracting environment.
A track record of driving performance, compliance, and quality across multiple contracts.
Strong commercial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment across teams and clients.
A passion for developing people, building resilience, and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing, with a proactive approach to risk management and compliance.
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams, it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.