Commercial Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

We are seeking a Commercial Assistant to join our team in London Borough of Waltham Forest. You will play a key role in ensuring that all contractor repair works are correctly coded, costed, and quality checked.

As a Commercial Assistant at Peabody, you will review contractor repair orders and apply the correct SOR codes. You will validate contractor invoices, check that costs align with agreed rates, and review repair photos and reports to ensure works meet Peabody's quality standards.

You will also support productivity reviews, assist with internal and external audit requirements, and work closely with contractors, planners, supervisors, and commercial colleagues. Additionally, you will provide accurate administrative support to the Commercial Manager and wider team.

To be successful in this role, you will need experience applying SOR codes within repairs or maintenance, familiarity with Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) processes, strong data accuracy and confident administrative skills, excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines, and a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.

In return, we offer a salary of GBP 35,365 per year, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, two paid volunteering days each year, a flexible benefits scheme and discount portal, life assurance at 4x your salary, and up to 10% pension contribution.