Head Of Commercial

The Boarding Schools' Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Commercial to drive mission and financial sustainability through innovative programs and commercial opportunities. This role involves maximizing the College's 100-acre estate for income and developing partnerships, all while prioritizing student wellbeing. Strong leadership and partnership skills are essential for this position, which seeks to establish the College as a leader in events and experiential learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing commercial programmes and opportunities.
• Strong leadership skills to guide the commercial team.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the College's mission and financial sustainability.
• Maximise the potential of the College's estate for income generation.
• Lead the Atlantic Experience commercial team.

Job description

The Head of Commercial will drive the College’s mission and financial sustainability through the creation and delivery of innovative programmes and commercial opportunities.

The postholder will maximise the potential of the College’s extraordinary 100 acre estate at St Donat’s Castle – a site of historic significance and international reputation – to generate income, develop partnerships, and broaden impact, while ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of students remain the highest priority.

They will lead the Atlantic Experience commercial team, overseeing delivery of the Atlantic Experience commercial strategic plan, and report regularly to the Board of Directors of Atlantic College Enterprises Limited.

They will be fundamental to achieving the college’s ambition to be seen as a sector leader in hosting and delivering key events, activities and programmes as well as having an international profile as a centre for excellence in experiential learning, training and education.

We are holding an information session and Q&A for this role on Wednesday 10th September, 6pm (BST). If you are interested in hearing more about this exciting role then please sign up and join us via the following link:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g_eVydchRgOOfI6JwE9LdQ

Further details of the role including the job description and person specification can be found on our website here:https://www.uwcatlantic.org/careers/current-vacancies

Completed application forms should be emailed to:[e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications:29th September, 9am

First Round Interviews will take place on:Tuesday 7th October

Second round Interviews will take place on:Tuesday 14th October

Please note that the only method of application we accept is a completed UWCA Application form – we do not accept CVs.

UWC Atlantic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.