About this role
Annual salary: up to £28,516.62 Commercial Assistant
Location: Leeds
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
42.5 Hours per week – Monday - Friday
Salary: £28,516.62 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Mears Rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies
About the Role
We’re seeking a highly motivated Commercial Assistant to join our dedicated team based in the Leeds office. In this supportive role, you’ll work closely with the Commercial Manager & Head of Operations and the wider commercial team to help maintain effective commercial control and accurate reporting across our housing property contracts.
You’ll play an important part in supporting day-to-day commercial and administrative activities, helping to ensure costs are controlled, information is accurate, and processes are followed in line with company standards. This role is ideal for someone looking to build or develop a career in a commercial environment within a leading housing and care provider, while contributing to excellent customer service, compliance, and safety.
Role Responsibilities
Support the Commercial Manager & Head of Operations and commercial team in maintaining commercial control and accurate reporting across housing maintenance contractsAssist with cost control activities, ensuring information is recorded accurately and in line with company proceduresSupport best-practice commercial processes to help maximise value recovery and maintain high standards of customer serviceCarry out administrative tasks across local operations and internal departmentsRecord and respond to client and service user communications in a timely and professional mannerAssist with materials requisitions, purchase orders, and invoicing processesInput cost and work order data to support timely completion and billing of worksCommunicate with service users regarding ongoing works, providing clear and helpful updatesLiaise with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely information is shared across teamsHelp maintain company assets in line with policy and report any damages or issues promptlyAttend meetings and training sessions to support ongoing learning and developmentUphold high standards of professionalism, health & safety, and customer care at all timesProvide commercial and administrative support to quantity surveyors, including assistance with pricing and general commercial practices Role Criteria:
Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectivelyConfident in using computerised systems and Microsoft Office applications to support commercial and administrative activitiesGood written, numeracy, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsA strong customer service focus, with a professional and courteous approach to all interactionsAbility to liaise effectively with service users, colleagues, and external stakeholders to support day-to-day operationsWillingness to attend meetings and training sessions to support learning and developmentCommitment to following health & safety requirements and company procedures at all times Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAnnual Mears Fun Day – a company-wide celebration of your hard workVolunteering leave to support community initiativesMears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and moreFamily-friendly policies and support All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
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