Location: Doncaster (Hybrid Working Available)
Hours: Flexible / Part-Time (Estimated 6–10 hours per week)
Remuneration: Commission-based – 30% of profits generated
Reporting to: Chair of Doncaster Hockey Club
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by agreement)
About Doncaster Hockey Club
Doncaster Hockey Club is a vibrant, community-focused organisation with a proud heritage in English hockey. We are home to a growing number of senior and junior teams and are driven by our values of community, respect, and development. As we enter an exciting new chapter of strategic growth and commercial development, we are seeking an ambitious, self-motivated Commercial Executive to join our team.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Commercial Executive with a proven track record in commercial sales, sponsorship, events or partnerships. This exciting role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of Doncaster Hockey Club by expanding our revenue streams and building lasting relationships with local and regional businesses.
This is a flexible, part-time role with a generous 30% commission on all profits generated, making it ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in sport while being rewarded for success.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Generation: Identify, develop and secure new revenue opportunities for the club across sponsorships, events, and strategic partnerships.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with current sponsors and partners to ensure retention and growth.
Event Activation: Lead or support the commercial planning and delivery of club events including fundraising, community initiatives, and business engagement opportunities.
Brand Development: Work with the Chair and wider committee to enhance the club's commercial profile and presence in the local business community.
Reporting: Provide monthly updates to the DHC committee, including pipeline, performance and progress against commercial targets.
Strategy Input: Contribute ideas to support long-term sustainability and innovation in commercial activity.
Person Specification
Experience in a commercial role, ideally within sport, events, sales, marketing, or partnerships
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging a range of stakeholders
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet financial targets
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Passion for sport and community development
Knowledge of or experience in grassroots or amateur sport
Familiarity with CRM systems, sponsorship activation, and commercial contracts
Existing network within the Doncaster or wider business community
Why Join Doncaster Hockey Club?
Be part of a forward-thinking, values-led sports organisation
Shape and grow a key area of the club’s future sustainability and impact
Flexible working to fit around other commitments
Clear financial reward through commission-based structure
Make a tangible difference to a community-focused club
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suited to the role to:
Deadline for Applications: Friday 14th August 2025
If you are commercially minded and want to combine your skills with a passion for sport and community development, we would love to hear from you.
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