Interim Commercial Director

Starfish Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is assisting a local authority in the North of England to find an Interim Commercial Director. This role involves driving revenue generation, enhancing financial performance, and leading the commercialisation of a heritage site. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in commercialisation across heritage or leisure sectors and be capable of leading significant transformation programmes. This position offers the chance to contribute to modernizing a sustainable commercial model.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving revenue generation and commercial practices.
• Experience with heritage, leisure, parks, or visitor-based environments.
• Ability to lead transformation programmes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive new approaches to revenue generation.
• Strengthen financial performance.
• Lead the commercialisation of a heritage site.

Skills

Commercialisation expertise

Revenue generation

Financial performance management

Leadership in heritage or leisure sectors

Job description

Starfish are supporting a local authority in the North of England to appoint an Interim Commercial Director.

Working closely with the council’s senior leadership team, you will drive new approaches to revenue generation, strengthen financial performance, and lead the commercialisation of a heritage site while safeguarding its heritage value. You will also support wider organisational development, introducing new ways of working to build a modern and sustainable commercial model.

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of commercialisation across heritage, leisure, parks, or visitor-based environments, and will lead a transformation programme to diversify and grow income streams.

To apply or express interest please contact : [e-mail]