Group Commercial Systems Manager

  • All Locations
    East Midlands
  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Time Type
    Full Time
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What you'll be doing?

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.

While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.

Reporting to the Commercial Director (Group Commercial), you will focus on continuous system improvement with a brief to improve the efficiency, robustness, auditability and confidence in ALL commercial systems within Barratt Redrow. 

You will be responsible for:
  • Working with the necessary stakeholders to identify and prioritise the requirements for software release cycles.  This may be a mixture of improvements, periodic upgrades and system development (addressing process/efficiency gaps).
  • Act as subject matter expert, being able to provide detailed system(s) support for Quantity Surveyors at all levels in the Divisional offices.
  • Work collaboratively with the Commercial Director (Group Commercial) to manage day to day systems support escalating incidents requiring vendor support.
  • Ensure compliance with Group IT systems.
  •  Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for someone who:
  • Has a proven track record in the proficient use of IT systems, specifically COINS.
  • Has the ability to maintain system configuration requirements to ensure access levels within all user Groups provide the required business controls and segregation in order for users to complete their duties.
  • Has experience in maintaining and controlling external project budgets, reporting periodically as required.
  • Can manage system testing to ensuring robust test coverage and providing test support during release cycles/upgrades.
  • Has experience working with 3rd party vendors (such as COINS etc.) to review and assess their product road map to determine what future development(s) might be useful/of interest to Barratt.
  • Is articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Is methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards.
  • Has strong communication skills and has the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
  • Shows confidence in presenting information.
  • Is able to manage and prioritise their own workload and time with minimal direction within the team environment.
  • Is qualified to HND level or higher and have good technical knowledge of IT systems.
  • Has a good knowledge and user ability of Microsoft Office packages such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
  • A full, clean Driver’s License is essential for this role as visits to divisional offices across the country will be required.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
  • Annual Medical Health Assessment
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: Group Support Centre
Location: East Midlands
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 08 February 2026
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Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Group Support Centre

Barratt Redrow PLC is the nation’s leading housebuilder, creating great new places to live throughout Britain.

Our business is acquiring land, obtaining planning consents and building the highest quality homes in places people aspire to live. This is supported by our expertise in land, design, construction and sales and marketing.

Our purpose is to make sustainable living a reality, building strong communities.

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Group Commercial Systems Manager

  • All Locations
    East Midlands
  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent