Commercial Director: Growth & Partnerships (Hybrid)

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is seeking an exceptional Commercial Director to turn the potential of its brand, assets and intellectual property into sustainable, long‑term profitable growth.

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, you will own the Trust’s commercial strategy, build new ventures and partnerships, and deliver results that support the educational mission.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building profitable revenue streams and turning ideas into commercial activities.
• Strong ability to develop robust business cases and secure buy-in from senior leaders.
• Experience in creating partnerships and driving revenue growth across multiple strands.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the Trust’s commercial strategy to drive sustainable growth.
• Identify and develop new ventures and partnerships to diversify income streams.
• Lead strategic commercial judgement and prioritise opportunities with the CEO and CFO.
• Engage senior decision-makers across GDST schools and the leadership team to deliver tangible results.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Partnership development

Commercial leadership

Business development

Job description

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is seeking an exceptional Commercial Director to turn the potential of its brand, assets and intellectual property into sustainable, long‑term profitable growth.

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, you will own the Trust’s commercial strategy, build new ventures and partnerships, and deliver results that support the educational mission.