Junior Commercial Manager

Job Introduction

Junior Commercial Manager – Queens Hospital, Romford

Salary: £43,000 – £47,000 per annum

Bonus: Up to 10%

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

We’re seeking a talented and driven Junior Commercial Manager to join our Hard FM (Estates) team at Queens Hospital, Romford. Working as part ofSodexo’s Health & Care segment, you’ll play a key role in managing thecommercial and contractual performance of our healthcare estate operations.

This role is idealfor a commercially astute professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment,enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about driving value and complianceacross complex PFI contracts.

What You’ll Do

• Support the UK Commercial Manager and Head of Estates in delivering all commercial and contractual obligations.
• Lead on commercial communication with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
• Oversee supply chain performance, ensuring value for money and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage site-specific risk registers and ensure risks are effectively controlled and communicated.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the operational estates team.
• Ensure documentation, audit trails, and compliance logs are accurate and up to date.
• Review and implement performance-measured supply chain models for optimal efficiency.
• Support lifecycle and project delivery within the PFI environment, ensuring commercial viability and operational compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Business Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIMA, or ACCA) preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, numerical, and verbal communication.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and PFI/Hard FM contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital systems (CAFM/BMS).
• Able to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £43,000 – £47,000 per annum
• Bonus opportunity of up to 10%
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Be part of a supportive, high-performing team within one of the UK’s leading healthcare facilities

If you’re ready to take the next step in your commercial management career and make a tangible difference in a vital healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in servicesthat improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & HomeServices. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications frompeople with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, andidentities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our EmployeeNetworks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability,Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’rea Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changingattitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chanceto fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interviewscheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteriafor the job.

Click here to read more aboutwhat we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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