Job ID: S-U-6241 - Commercial Director

Commercial DirectorFull Time, Permanent RoleRole Summary:Holmewood House School is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial leader to drive its commercial and fund-raising activities, developing a host of meaningful business and community partnerships. As part of the school’s ambitious Bursary Team, the Commercial Director will play a defining role in diversifying the school’s commercial presence, its fund-raising capabilities and its potential to become a vibrant home for a range of engaging and exciting commercial and community activities. This role is seen as strategic and therefore the successful person will have a place on the Senior Leadership Team.The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fund-raising, business and partnership development, alongside the strong strategic skills needed to shape and develop this programme into a long-lasting legacy for the school and for our local community.Core Purpose:The Commercial Director is a new leadership role responsible for the strategic transformation of Holmewood House School’s commercial and fundraising function. The twin missions are:To form and execute a strategic commercial plan which maximises annual commercial revenue and establishes Holmewood House School as a vibrant hub of commercial and community activity, targeting non-fee income of a minimum of 20% of revenues within the next five years (currently at 6%)To create and lead a fundraising function focused on securing capital investment for the new pre-prep building, enabling the school to expand its provision for children from Nursery through to Year 2 childrenThis role works closely with the Bursar, Head, and Board of Governors and sits at the intersection of strategy, relationship-building, and operational delivery.