Kelda Group Limited
Commercial Manager - Transformation
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Commercial Manager - Transformation
Commercial Manager – Transformation
About Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water serves over 5.4 million people and millions of visitors in the region, ensuring clean drinking water and safe wastewater management. We protect communities, safeguard the environment, and play a critical role in the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of Yorkshire. With new environmental legislation and investment opportunities, this is an exciting time to join the water industry.
Our Commercial Services team drives strategic objectives, secures value, manages risk, and delivers robust commercial outcomes.
About the Role
You’ll lead Commercial Excellence within Commercial Services, setting operational standards and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. گزارش ausgeführt ( 第十 Five Division ᶠ‿̶ Programmes and Change Initiatives) Non-Strap-Wex erhalten Hätte-Conformity Benachrichtigungen whilst ensuring leadership decision-making is supported.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead Commercial Excellence, aligning delivery with strategic priorities
- Develop, improve, and standardise operating models and ways of working
- Build strong senior stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes
- Configure leading change and improve performance sustainably
- Oversee commercial activity, ensuring integrated performance and decision-making
- Deliver the Commercial Excellence roadmap with prioritised governance and timelines
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About You
Essential Requirements
- Proven leadership experience with multi-functional teams
- Ability to operate confidently at strategic and operational levels
- Strong stakeholder management and constructive influencing skills
- Experience developing operating models, governance, or performance frameworks
- Excel lymph analytical skills to simplify complex data into actionable insights
- Understanding of matrix and cross-functional environments
- Background in commercial, procurement, or regulated industries (water utilities preferred)
- Change management or transformation experience
Other Benefits
- Knowledge of UK regulatory environments (water sector)
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
Corporate Offer
Salary & Benefits
- £65,000–£70,000, depending on experience
- Annual bonus (up to 15% incentive)
- Car Allowance (£6,000)
- Pension scheme (12% company contribution)
- 27 days annual leave (including 2 wellness days) + bank holidays
- Private healthcare (self-only)
- Life assurance (4x pensionable salary)
- Benefits programme (salary sacrifice, health cash plan, critical illness cover, dental insurance, pension flex options, partner/life assurance cover)
- Retail and workplace savings schemes
- Online GP services, cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, and more!
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Work Life Balance
- Permanent role, 37 hours (Mon-Fri)
- Hybrid working (2 in-office days/week)
- Future move to Leeds Valley Park (2026 relocation)
Vetting Process
- Pre-employment checks (Basic Disclosure)
- Additional security clearance (Counter Terrorist/Standard)
- Medical questionnaire and assess entrance process
Recruitment Commitment
- Focus on accessibility and inclusivity
- Reasonable support for applicants with accessibility needs
UPDATE: Closing Date 16th July
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