At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising and commercial activities to enhance community partnerships and revenue.
- Company: Holmewood House School, a vibrant educational institution with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Join the Senior Leadership Team and shape the school's future while making a community impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to create lasting change and engage with the local community.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming the school's commercial presence and legacy.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in fundraising and business development with strong strategic skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Holmewood House School is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial leader to drive its commercial and fund‑raising activities, developing a host of meaningful business and community partnerships. As part of the school's ambitious Bursary Team, the Commercial Director will play a defining role in diversifying the school's commercial presence, its fund‑raising capabilities and its potential to become a vibrant home for a range of engaging and exciting commercial and community activities. This role is seen as strategic and therefore the successful person will have a place on the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fund‑raising, business and partnership development, alongside the strong strategic skills needed to shape and develop this programme into a long‑lasting legacy for the school and for our local community.
The Commercial Director is a new leadership role responsible for the strategic transformation of Holmewood House School's commercial and fundraising function. The twin missions are:
- To form and execute a strategic commercial plan which maximises annual commercial revenue and establishes Holmewood House School as a vibrant hub of commercial and community activity, targeting non‑fee income of a minimum of 20% of revenues within the next five years (currently at 6%).
- To create and lead a fundraising function focused on securing capital investment for the new pre‑prep building, enabling the school to expand its provision for children from Nursery through to Year 2 children.
This role works closely with the Bursar, Head, and Board of Governors and sits at the intersection of strategy, relationship‑building, and operational delivery.
Commercial Director employer: Holmewood House School
Holmewood House School is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, empowering its staff to make a significant impact on the community. With a strong focus on professional development and strategic leadership, the school offers unique opportunities for growth and the chance to shape a vibrant future for both the institution and its local partnerships. Located in a supportive environment, employees can thrive while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance educational experiences and community engagement.
