Commercial Director

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Market Harborough is seeking a Commercial Director to lead its commercial division. The role offers the chance to innovate and develop profitable income streams, with a competitive salary and extensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme and private healthcare. Ideal for candidates with strategic experience and a drive for success.

Benefits

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare insurance

25% remission on school fees

Qualifications

• Ambitious and driven individual with strategic experience.
• Commercial initiative to innovate and shape the agenda.

Responsibilities

• Lead Abingdon’s commercial division.
• Develop profitable commercial income streams.

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

The Abingdon Foundation is looking to appoint an ambitious, driven and commercially successful individual to be its Commercial Director.

The Abingdon Foundation is looking to appoint an ambitious, driven and commercially successful individual to be its Commercial Director. The post holder will take on the leadership of Abingdon’s commercial division at a point when we are actively challenging ourselves to think creatively about how to further develop profitable commercial income streams. We are therefore looking for someone who wants the opportunity to innovate and shape the agenda, and has the commercial initiative and strategic experience to build on our already successful operations.

The role attracts a competitive salary and an excellent range of benefits including a generous contributory pension scheme (14.1% employer contribution), private healthcare insurance and 25% remission on school fees.

First round interviews: w/c 20 October 2025

Second round interviews: w/c 10 November 2025

Candidates are advised that a cover letter outlining their motivation for the role must be uploaded in order to complete the application process. The cover letter should be addressed to Justin Hodges, Director of Finance & Operations.

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU