Chief Growth Officer

Paul Boardman Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Boardman Associates in Manchester is seeking a Director of Growth & Commercial Strategy to lead the organisation’s growth agenda. The role is hybrid in Manchester and involves turning strategic ambition into measurable outcomes with the CEO, CFO, and Executive Team.

You will identify growth opportunities, develop robust business cases, and deliver initiatives across the organisation, combining commercial thinking with analytical rigour to drive revenue growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Commercial performance
• Performance management
• Business planning

Job description

Director of Growth & Commercial Strategy - Education

Manchester / Hybrid

An ambitious, purpose-driven education group providing innovative learning experiences and pathways into employment for young people is seeking an exceptional Director of Growth & Commercial Strategy to lead its next phase of development.

Working closely with the CEO, CFO and Executive Team, you will take ownership of the organisation's growth agenda, identifying opportunities, strengthening performance and turning strategic ambition into measurable results.

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role for someone who combines commercial thinking with analytical rigour and the ability to make things happen.

The opportunity

You will identify where the greatest opportunities for growth lie, develop robust business cases and lead the delivery of agreed initiatives across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Commercial performance
• Performance management
• Business planning

About you

You are an experienced commercial or growth leader with a demonstrable record of delivering organisational growth. You combine strategic perspective with the practical ability to turn ideas into results.

You are likely to bring:

• Executive or senior leadership experience in a growing, multi-site or multi-service organisation.
• A track record of delivering measurable revenue growth, market expansion or the development of new income streams.
• Experience translating strategy into business plans, performance measures and tangible outcomes.
• The ability to identify opportunities, build compelling business cases and lead implementation across different functions.
• An entrepreneurial, energetic and outcomes-focused approach, balancing ambition with financial and operational sustainability.

Experience in education, skills, training, employability or other regulated, people-focused sectors is essential.