Commercial Lead

About the Role

Join the University at a pivotal moment as we deliver two of our most significant capital investment projects, with annual budgets of more than £150m over the next three years. This is a high-profile opportunity to play a central role in the financial management of major developments that will help shape the future of our estate and support world-class teaching, research and collaboration.

Your work will directly inform University treasury planning and support confident decision-making across major project delivery. By ensuring valuations, certifications and payments are processed smoothly, you will help maintain strong supplier relationships, support commercial control and keep major works moving at pace. 

Embedded within the University’s delivery team, you will build valuable expertise in capital and project accounting while developing trusted relationships across Estates, Procurement, Finance AP, Treasury and Group Accounting

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical financial expertise with meaningful business partnering on a programme of real scale and visibility. 

If you are looking for a role where your financial insight, stakeholder skills and commercial judgement can make a tangible impact, we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing how you can contribute to the successful delivery of the Connect capital programme.

About the Department

Estates Department

What we do - We're here to provide a place of opportunity and inspiration for our students, our staff, our business partners and our local community. We create and care for the spaces they need to thrive and reach their potential.Our work stretches from planning and constructing huge research facilities like the National Automotive Innovation Centre, delivering the Connect & STEM programmes, to making sure the lights are working.Our people keep campus moving, clean and energy efficient. We provide a place of opportunity and inspiration for our students, our staff, our business partners and our local community.  There are around 960 employees within Estates, and everyone plays a vital part in the success of the department.

How to Apply

To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date stated.

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. 

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.   

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026, 11:59PM (UK)

The interviews will be held on w/c 9th November 2026

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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