Commercial Director
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, York
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate is a distinctive and ambitious educational organisation with a clear sense of purpose and momentum. Set within an exceptional campus near York, QE has built a global reputation for delivering outstanding academic outcomes alongside an innovative approach to education that blends school, sixth form and specialist professional pathways. As the organisation continues to evolve and grow, QE is now seeking to appoint a Commercial Director who will play a central role in shaping the next phase of its development.
This is a significant and exciting opportunity to join a senior team that is outward-looking, entrepreneurial and ambitious for the future. QE has already demonstrated the power of thinking differently about education and opportunity, and the Commercial Director will be instrumental in ensuring that the organisation continues to build on this momentum in a sustainable and strategic way.
A particular area of opportunity lies within training and professional development, which QE sees as a major growth area for the coming years. With a strong platform already established, the next Commercial Director will work closely with colleagues across the Collegiate to expand this provisiondeveloping new programmes, building partnerships and identifying opportunities to extend QE’s reach into new markets. In doing so, they will help position QE not only as a leading independent school but also as an increasingly influential provider of high-quality training and skills development.
The successful candidate will bring commercial insight, strategic clarity and the confidence to explore new ideas while delivering tangible results. They will be comfortable working at pace, identifying opportunities for growth across the Collegiate’s facilities, services and expertise, and translating these into well-developed commercial initiatives that support the organisation’s wider mission.
Above all, QE is looking for someone who is energised by possibility someone who understands how commercial thinking can strengthen and extend the impact of an educational organisation. The Commercial Director will play a key role in ensuring that QE’s ambition, creativity and exceptional resources are fully realised in the years ahead.
How to apply
Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 3 April 2026.
Applications should consist of:
* A completed application form.
* A covering letter (2 pages of A4) outlining your motivation and details of how you meet the qualification, skills and experience criteria of the person specification.
* Please include details of two referees in your application form, though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted.
Should you wish to discuss further details about the role in strict confidence, please get in touch with:
* Hayley Mintern at hayley.mintern@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7596 954 387
* Alasdair Redwood at alasdair.redwood@andersonquigley.com +44 (0) 7394 012 383
Safeguarding Statement
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.