Commercial and Enterprise Manager

Chafyn Godolphin School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chafyn Godolphin School is seeking a Commercial & Enterprise Manager to lead and expand the school's commercial activities and maximise non-core income. The role sits within a merged entity and involves developing strategic partnerships, implementing innovative commercial thinking, and delivering exceptional service across the school.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, you will build a diverse portfolio of opportunities, from residential lets to facility hires, while ensuring

Qualifications

• educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant professional experience
• proven track record of successful leadership in a senior management role
• strong record of driving income generation and developing long-term strategies for commercial growth
• excellent commercial awareness and ability to develop business cases and budgeting

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school’s commercial activities and maximise income from non-core operations
• Work with senior leaders to develop a diverse portfolio of commercial opportunities
• Oversee residential lets, event bookings, facility hires and holiday camps
• Develop pricing levels and concessions for commercial hires
• Identify new revenue streams in collaboration with internal colleagues
• Plan workloads, monitor progress against objectives and report to senior leadership

Job description

Basis Full Time

Job profile for Commercial and Enterprise Manager

Commercial and Enterprise Manager

Chafyn Godolphin School 23/09/2026 Commercial and Enterprise Manager

Godolphin was founded 300 years ago. It joined United Learning in May 2024 and became a co-educational senior school in September 2025. Chafyn Grove School was founded 146 years ago and joined United Learning in May 2025. Both schools have strong reputations serving generations of local families whilst providing boarding facilities for pupils from both the UK and overseas. As one school, Chafyn-Godolphin School will provide an excellent education for children from three years old in nursery up to the age of 18.From September 2026, the school will be fully merged as Chafyn-Godolphin School operating across the current Chafyn and Godolphin sites.United Learning is a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is now a diverse nationwide group of over 95 state and 14 independent schools, each with its own unique character and ethos. While the founding independent school group is now smaller than the academies side, the Group is very much a partnership of equals and the fundamental aims are the same – beginning with excellence in education for children and young people.As part of United Learning, Chafyn-Godolphin can offer more to staff, pupils and the wider community than it could provide as a standalone school. With common ‘back office’ systems for finance, HR and management information as well as central procurement, specialist estate management and HR support, United Learning offers efficiency and effectiveness while also adding significant value in supporting schools and helping them to accelerate progress.United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary £34,000 plus KPI based variable pay Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full Time Region Salisbury Job category/type Support Staff Date posted 01/08/2026 Job reference REQ005546 Attachments Commerical and Enterprise Manager Final closing 230926.pdf

Job description

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial & Enterprise Manager to lead and develop the school’s commercial activities and maximise income from non-core operations.

As Chafyn Godolphin enters a new chapter following the merger of Chafyn Grove and Godolphin, this role will play a key part in supporting the school’s long-term sustainability through innovative commercial thinking, strategic partnerships and exceptional service delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, Director of Marketing & Admissions and colleagues across the school to develop a diverse and ambitious portfolio of commercial opportunities.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Externally run residential summer lets
• Regular bookings/events held throughout the year
• Hire of sports facilities throughout the year, including the swimming pools
• Externally run holiday day camps
• Commercial use of the Performing Arts Centre
• Oversee the growth, and optimise the profitability, of existing non-core commercial activity
• Develop, review and maintain pricing levels for all commercial hires and lets. This will include clear guidance on any concessions
• Identify product/market opportunities and develop new revenue stream opportunities in conjunction with internal colleagues

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant professional experience, with a proven track record of successful leadership in a senior management role. You will have a strong record of driving income generation and developing long-term strategies for commercial growth.

This role requires excellent commercial awareness, experience of developing and aligning business cases, setting budgets and performance targets, monitoring progress against objectives and reporting to senior leadership. You will be proactive, entrepreneurial and strategically minded, with the ability to plan workloads and projects effectively, work independently and take ownership of key initiatives. You will also possess excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, enabling you to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. A positive, solution-focused and flexible approach is essential, together with the confidence to make decisions, evaluate performance and pursue continuous improvement.