(Internal Candidates Only) HRA Commercial & Cost Manager

You can only apply for this role if you are currently working for Oxford City Council as an employee (including staff who are on secondment to another organisation) or Agency Worker subject to the Agency Workers Directive.Oxford City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial & Cost Manager to support the delivery of its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital investment programme. This role is responsible for providing commercial leadership, cost management, and financial assurance across a circa £176m five-year capital programme delivering investment across approximately 8,000 homes. The programme includes safety and compliance works, major component replacement, estate improvements, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Working within the HRA Capital & Investment team, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the Council’s client function, ensuring robust cost control, effective contract management, and delivery of value for money across both in-house (ODS) and external contractor arrangements. The role will support a step change in how the Council commissions, manages, and scrutinises its capital investment programmes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and strong commercial governance. We are seeking a commercially astute and proactive individual who can provide challenge, influence decision-making, and ensure that investment programmes are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in line with regulatory and corporate expectations.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Damon Ellis, Interim Technical Manager on DEllis@oxford.gov.ukNote: All vacancies close at 23:59 on the stated closing date.Basis: Full TimePackage: 29 days holiday, LGPS, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employee benefits scheme, post-probation pay increment