Commercial and Business Projects Director

Local Government Chronicle; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Commercial and Business Projects Director to shape strategic initiatives and oversee income-generating areas. This senior role requires a confident and proactive individual with a strong track record in leadership, project delivery, and business management. Key responsibilities include innovating new opportunities while supporting existing operations. The role offers a salary of £60,000 – £75,000, with benefits including a contributory pension scheme and 30 days of holiday.

Benefits

On-site parking

Death-in-service cover

Free lunch during term time

Staff bursary eligibility

Discounts at 100+ retailers

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Blue-light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experienced professional with a strong track record in leadership and project delivery.
• Strong commercial outlook and sound business judgement.
• Confident, proactive, highly organised and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

• Shape development of new opportunities and drive forward strategic initiatives.
• Oversee established income-generating areas.
• Provide effective business accounting to support the school's objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Business management

Commercial outlook

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Commercial and Business Projects Director

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with a strong commercial outlook and sound business judgement to work closely with the Headmaster and School Executive team, helping to shape the development of new opportunities and drive forward strategic initiatives, while also overseeing established income‑generating areas that are already performing to a high standard.

This senior role will sit within the School Executive team and requires an experienced professional with a strong track record in leadership, project delivery and business management and development. We are looking for someone with a confident, proactive approach – highly organised, forward thinking and able to establish credibility from the outset as a collaborative and supportive member of a successful senior team.

Responsibilities

• Shape development of new opportunities and drive forward strategic initiatives.
• Oversee established income‑generating areas, ensuring continued high performance.
• Pair strategic insight with practical, hands‑on leadership to deliver measurable value through well‑executed projects and new income streams.
• Innovate and target new opportunities while stewarding existing successful operations to support the School’s long‑term sustainability.
• Provide effective business accounting and management to support the School’s charitable and educational objectives.

Qualifications

• Experienced professional with a strong track record in leadership, project delivery, business management and development.
• Strong commercial outlook and sound business judgement.
• Confident, proactive, highly organised, forward‑thinking and able to collaborate with senior team members.
• Sound understanding of business accounting and management; empathy with the School’s charitable and educational objectives.

Terms of Appointment

Salary bracket: £60,000 – £75,000, subject to review after one year and regularly thereafter.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 with a one‑hour unpaid lunch break. Some evening, weekend and occasional overseas travel may be required.

Holidays

30 days per year, including public holidays, plus an additional 5 discretionary days for the Christmas/New Year break.

Pension Scheme

Contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8 %.

Occupational Sick Pay

Occupational sick pay available following the first year of service.

Benefits

• On‑site parking.
• Death‑in‑service cover.
• Free lunch during term time.
• Eligibility for a staff bursary, subject to means testing, to support school fees for your children.
• Discounts at 100 + retailers.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Blue‑light card eligibility.

Other Information

Any offer of employment will be subject to Safer Recruitment checks, suitable clearance through Disclosure Scotland’s PVG scheme, the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, proof of the right to work in the UK, and, due to overseas travel requirements, a valid passport with no travel restrictions.

Application Process

Further details of the school are available on the School’s website. Please submit your application online by midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026. Interviews will be arranged shortly after the school term resumes on 7th January 2026. For any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact the School.

Location: Aberdeen, UK. Employment type: Permanent.