Position
We are looking for a new senior team member to join the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), providing a commercial perspective across the Development and Innovation Directorate and beyond. Working with others, the role holder will be responsible for strengthening commercial performance, financial sustainability and data‑informed decision making across the Institution’s income and surplus‑generating activities.
More specifically, the postholder will develop, refine and oversee effective commercial models across a diverse portfolio of activities, including training courses, conferences and events, and publications spanning both academic and industry audiences. They will ensure IChemE has access to appropriate data and information to help drive effectiveness of such activities in all their forms. This will include facilitating clear oversight of income, costs, surplus, pricing assumptions and key commercial relationships, while using financial and non‑financial data to support day‑to‑day and strategic decision making.
Commercial models
* Shape and refine the commercial model for existing activities across the Development and Innovation portfolio, including identifying opportunities to increase income and strengthen long‑term sustainability within existing activities.
* Develop new commercial models for new activities, including assessing income potential, cost assumptions, delivery models, partner or subcontractor requirements, and overall viability.
Commercial operational oversight
* Maintain oversight of the key commercial elements of activities across the Development and Innovation portfolio, including projected income, costs, surplus, pricing assumptions and supplier/partner/subcontractor relationships. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as training courses, conferences and events, academic journals, industry publications and The Chemical Engineer magazine.
Data
* Use data as an enabler to monitor commercial performance, including marketing and pipeline data, to support timely and well‑informed decision‑making.
* Ensure relevant data is accurate, up to date, accessible and shared appropriately with colleagues, enabling clear visibility of matters such as booking pipelines, product performance, demand trends and growth opportunities across subject areas.
Leadership and management
* Build effective relationships internally and externally to identify, assess and capitalise on opportunities to increase income, profitability and impact. This includes opportunities arising through external partnerships, supplier and subcontractor relationships, and internal collaboration across IChemE.
* Foster a culture of creativity, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement. Being the ‘commercial voice’ in conversations with colleagues.
* Provide effective line management.
Other information
Due to IChemE’s international nature, this position requires a willingness to work flexibly and to sometimes engage in business discussions outside of normal working hours.
The position is based in the UK with flexible working arrangements, meaning you will usually be working three days from the Rugby office and the remainder from home.
Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.
This is a permanent full‑time role based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Starting salary will be in the region of £57,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits which include an excellent pension scheme.
Benefits
* Annual performance reviews
* Training and development opportunities
* Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution
* Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time members of staff
* Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
* Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more)
* Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role
* Free parking and refreshments at our Rugby Office
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