Operations Manager Commercial & Contract Management

Company: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Location: Dudley
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you drive operational leadership across the council’s housing and property services, focusing on commercial management and related surveying disciplines. You will oversee multiple service areas, collaborating with senior leaders to deliver high‑impact assets and financial stewardship. The role supports a transformation agenda and requires flexibility to respond to operational needs outside standard hours. This is a senior, cross‑functional leadership opportunity within a forward‑looking council.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Senior leadership opportunity
  • Supportive leadership environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational leadership across commercial management, contract management, quantity surveying and cost consultancy
  • Oversee multiple related service areas within housing and property
  • Report to the Associate Director Acquisitions, Compliance & Maintenance
  • Support delivery of strategic housing and property functions for the borough
  • Operate with flexibility to respond to out‑of‑hours demands
  • Contribute to transformation and improvement of housing and property services

Key requirements

  • collaborative leadership
  • flexibility
  • resilience
  • commercial management
  • contract management
  • quantity surveying

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Posted: October 10th, 2026