Duties and Responsibilities Act as the School’s commercial lead, contributing to strategic discussions, preparing business plans, financial models, and income forecasts to support proposed ventures whilst ensuring alignment with the School’s educational values. Identify and assess new commercial opportunities for activity, sports and language residentials to both UK and overseas students, day camps and dry hires. Be open to new opportunities and courses that could offer both in-person and online by being creative and keeping an open mind. Build and nurture relationships with staff and clients to unlock new revenue streams and ensure the smooth and efficient planning and delivery of all commercial activities. Develop and strengthen existing partnerships and commercial contracts. Work with the Marketing Department to develop and implement a commercial marketing strategy to promote the School’s enrichment programmes globally and nationally, utilising various channels such as digital marketing, social media, and traditional advertising. Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform pricing and service development. In collaboration with the Registrar and Commercial & Lettings Manager, build a term-time Immersion Programme to recruit pupils globally, including attending recruitment fairs and building and managing an agent network. Manage the use of school facilities (e.g. boarding house, classrooms, sports fields) for hire during holidays, evenings, and weekends ensuring high standards of service and delivery. Directly manage all aspects of our in-house commercial programme from inception, overseeing delivery, logistics, activities, and staffing including being the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). During the delivery of a wide and varied programme of activities, manage the day-to-day operations and delivery on-site by being a visible presence, visiting classrooms, activities and meeting staff and pupils regularly. Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians and agents of those enrolled in the programmes, providing updates on activities, schedules, and any relevant information. Address any concerns or inquiries from parents/guardians in a timely and professional manner. Coordinate with internal departments (Estates, Catering, Finance, IT), fostering a culture of excellence to ensure smooth delivery of commercial operations. With the Bursar set financial targets and be accountable for achieving agreed margins. Develop and manage commercial budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency and profitability. Report to the Bursar with income/expenditure forecasts and highlight new opportunities. Ensure all commercial activities comply with safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, and other legal standards. Maintain contracts, licenses, and a commercial risk register with appropriate mitigations. Conduct risk assessments for internal and external bookings and events. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to champion a culture of commercial awareness. Support school events and fundraising initiatives where commercial delivery is relevant. Attend and present at Governor meetings as required. All staff are expected to: