Director of Commercial Services
Salary: £60,727
Location: University of Reading Students Union
Contract: Full Time 37.5 hours per week (worked flexibly)
Are you ready to shape exceptional student experiences through vibrant and innovative commercial services?
Reading Students Union is seeking a progressive and values-driven Director of Commercial Services to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all commercial services, helping to deliver outstanding spaces, services and experiences for the student community.
About Reading SU
Reading Students Union is a vibrant, student-led charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of over 19,000 University of Reading students. Its mission is to provide a platform for good, creating a community where all voices are equal and everyone feels free and safe to express themselves, enjoy time with friends, and feel supported throughout their university journey, leading to a brighter future for all.
Reading SU is more than a Students Union; it sits at the heart of a thriving student community, with activities and initiatives inspired by students themselves. The Students Union is committed to promoting the interests and welfare of its members, representing their needs, and offering opportunities for personal development through a wide range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities.
This commitment to student experience also underpins the Unions commercial activity. Reading Students Unions venues, services and events are designed to be inclusive, welcoming and vibrant spaces where students can connect, feel a sense of belonging and create lasting memories. Guided by student insight, the commercial services play an important role in supporting the Unions mission while enhancing student life across campus.
About the Role
Reading SU are thrilled to be searching for a Director of Commercial Services, a dynamic leader experienced in licensed trade, catering, events, and marketing. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo but about reimagining and diversifying the commercial services in line with student community needs.
The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, with an ability to develop Reading SUs commercial services while also being involved in delivery of the operations.
If you're passionate about shaping successful commercial ventures and creating unforgettable experiences for a thriving student community, we'd be excited to have you on board.
Reading Students Union offers an inclusive and engaging working environment and is passionate about developing its people. The organisation is committed to ensuring its workforce reflects the diversity of the community it serves, respecting individual identity and celebrating differences. Applications are encouraged from all candidates regardless of background, and Reading Students Union particularly welcomes applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from candidates with disabilities.
The SU offers a range of sector-leading benefits including enhanced leave, onsite nursery, occupational sick pay, access to campus facilities and winter shutdown over the Christmas period- a rare opportunity within the hospitality and commercial sector.
Its a genuinely exciting time for Reading Students Union and we look forward to receiving your application.
Key Dates
Key Dates
Closing Date: Thursday 9 th April, 12pm
First Stage Interviews (Remote): 20 th April
Final Interviews (In-person): 27 th April
Optional Q/A session with the CEO and Interim Commercial Director: 26 th March (time tbc)Email to register (see below)
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, or to register to the optional Q/A session, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting. Their email address can be found in the candidate pack.
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