Commercial Director Jobs in Derby, Derbyshire
Use your business leadership skills to nurture the spiritual growth, personal development & social responsibility of children & young people.
About us
We are a provider of creative digital content for Catholic schools throughout England and Wales, with an ambition to expand our work into new areas. We use story - drama, narration, personal testimony - to speak to the hearts and minds of children and young people about the issues that most matter to them and most impact their lives. Presented through a Catholic lens, our programmes help pupils to navigate the complexities they experience growing up.
Our vision is a world where children and young people, alongside their teachers and parents, discover ‘life to the full’. Our mission is to nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring creative content through a Catholic lens. And our values flow from respect for the innate dignity and worth of every person, made in God’s image.
The Role
We now seek a Director of Business and Finance to join our small Senior Leadership Team and provide business leadership to the next phase of our growth. We are fortunate to have a strong business model that is underpinned by a team of 12 fantastically talented staff. Your role will be to ensure that organisational decision-making and growth is guided by strong financial thinking, principles and planning, and strategic discipline.
The Person
You will bring business leadership experience in an organisation at least of similar size and complexity, ideally in a growth context. You'll enjoy working in a rigorous but vibrant, creative culture, and will have a clear and demonstrable appreciation for the Christian and/or Catholic tradition and what it offers. This will lead to a passion for bringing the depth and richness of the Catholic vision to our culture and for helping children, young people, teachers and parents discover how to 'live life to the full'.
If this sounds like you, please see the job pack attached and consider applying. Application deadline is 14th March 2025.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
We nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative media content through a Catholic lens.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Student Minds, we’re seeking a dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to oversee our flagship University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Programme and Award, supporting universities to adopt a whole-organisation approach to mental health and wellbeing.
This is your chance to:
- Lead a team delivering sector-wide impact.
- Develop and oversee the delivery of ambitious programmes, ensuring they are sustainable and high quality.
- Build strategic partnerships across the HE and mental health sectors.
If you’re a strong leader with experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement, and change management, join us in creating conditions where every student can belong and thrive.
About Student Minds:
Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We work with students, professionals, and leaders to change the state of student mental health. Our work is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to join our team.
The Role:
As the Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our sector improvement programmes, providing strategic guidance, and driving change across the HE sector to improve mental health outcomes.
The UMHC framework, launched in 2019, is a set of evidence-informed principles supporting universities to adopt a whole-university approach to mental health and wellbeing. To support its adoption, Student Minds introduced the UMHC Award assessment process and a holistic membership programme (‘Programme’) for universities in 2021.
Through the UMHC Award and Programme, we aim to ensure every university and HE organisation in the UK adopts a strategic, whole-organisation approach to wellbeing and mental health, creating conditions where all students can belong and succeed in the ways that matter to them. This ambitious, impactful programme sits at the heart of the Student Minds strategy.
The Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement will:
- Lead National Programmes: Manage a team delivering the UMHC Programme and Award Assessments, working closely with the Head of Programmes to set strategic direction and ensure successful delivery.
- Recruit and Train Assessors: Lead a team of over 40 Assessors to deliver the UMHC Award Assessment process to approximately 16 universities annually.
- Develop Events and Resources: Plan and deliver conferences, online and in-person events, and resources for our growing membership base (113 universities and counting in 2024/25).
- Build Strategic Relationships: Engage with the HE and mental health sectors to foster partnerships, identify needs, and drive improvement.
- Financial Oversight: Support annual fee reviews and manage a complex programme budget with significant income and expenditure.
- Drive Organisational Thinking: As part of the Leadership Group, contribute to shaping the future of sector improvement opportunities at Student Minds.
We are seeking a resilient, adaptable, and accountable leader who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience managing complex programmes and achieving strategic objectives.
- Strong commercial awareness with a track record of balancing cost, quality, and time effectively.
- Extensive experience in change management, including leading teams through transitions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, building and sustaining strong relationships.
- Strong team management and conflict resolution capabilities.
- Public speaking experience, with confidence in presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of system change approaches, with adaptability to evolving processes.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience leading an Award Assessment Programme.
- Knowledge of the HE sector.
- Experience in or knowledge of the mental health sector.
How to apply
If you’re ready to lead our digital evolution and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Download and complete our application form -instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
- Upload your completed application form.
Application deadline: 23rd February
1st stage interview:5th March (online via Google Meets)
2nd stage interview: 12th March in person at our Leeds office
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Senior Business Development Manager
Location: Home based
Salary: £45,500 - £48,500 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Department: Business Development
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1996 by colleges, for colleges. Our members make up more than 90% of the sector - educating and training 1.6 million people each year.
An opportunity has arisen to join the Business Development team at AoC as the Senior Business Development Manager. This role has become available at an exciting time, as the team develop and execute plans for income generation across the organisation, in line with AoC’s strategic plan. The Business Development team contribute to the delivery of AoC’s strategic objectives and support our members to deliver excellent outcomes for students.
In this role, you will manage the delivery of business development across AoC, and would be responsible for delivering a coherent approach to income generation for funded projects, sponsorship, and commercial partnerships across a range of functions.
To be successful in this role you must have experience of managing key partners and stakeholders and leveraging these relationships to maximise funding opportunities. Candidates must have demonstratable experience of sourcing and securing funded project work, managing the complete tender process, from various funding bodies and charitable trusts. You should be equally happy to work collaboratively within a team and independently. You should also value diversity at work, be prepared to work flexibly, manage multiple priorities and take responsibility for completing the job at hand to a high standard. If this is you, we would like to hear from you!
AoC has a culture of high performance and commitment and we expect and get a lot from our staff. We offer trust and autonomy in a highly flexible working environment with a great package of rewards that includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible pension scheme, opportunities for professional development including sponsorship of professional qualifications. We also know that our passion for the further education sector, and our focus on enabling colleges to help people realise their talents and ambitions, act as a great motivator for working at AoC.
Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail.
How to Apply
If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below.
Your application must be submitted and received by 10am on 5 March 2025.
Interviews: W/C 17 March 2025, virtual
Please note, candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be required to complete a short interview task, that will be emailed out to them at an agreed time and date in W/C 10 March 2025.
AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.
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Guide Loughborough Students' Union in their next phase of growth, championing inclusivity to deliver innovations that drives their purpose forward.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 26th February.
Who we are.
Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is a partner in creating an excellent, award-winning and highly rated student experience for all students at Loughborough University, complementing the University’s commitment to an excellent student experience. We pride ourselves on being an innovative and vibrant organisation committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for over 19,000 students.
About the role.
Following a period of transformation, we are seeking a visionary and empathetic leader to steer LSU towards the next chapter of success.
As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, guiding LSU through an exciting and pivotal phase. You will champion student experience and lead a culture of inclusivity and innovation, working collaboratively to ensure there are strong partnerships with the university and external stakeholders and maintain LSU’s financial sustainability.
We are looking for an inspiring and approachable leader who brings:
Proven senior leadership experience, ideally in a Students’ Union, higher education, or charitable environment.
Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness, with experience in balancing strategic priorities, commercial income generation and charitable activities.
A deep understanding of and commitment to building inclusive environments and championing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and engage with students, staff, and stakeholders alike.
The ability to lead through change and ambiguity, whilst still ensuring innovation and continuous improvement.
A passion for supporting young people and enhancing the student journey.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive organisation with a long history of delivering brilliant results for students. We have a great team of Trustees, Sabbatical Officers and Staff who lead with dedication and passion and are united to make a difference.
As CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping LSU’s future and contribute to its long-term success.
Guide Loughborough Students' Union in their next phase of growth, championing inclusivity to deliver innovations that drives their purpose forward.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 26th February.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.
To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.
Overview of the Chief Executive Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
- Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
- Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
- Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
- Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
- Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
- Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
- An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
- Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025
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Are you highly organised, passionate about governance, and looking to make a real impact? This is your chance to support two dynamic organisations - England Athletics and Personal Best Foundation in a shared administrative role.
We are seeking a motivated Administrator to support both England Athletics and Personal Best Foundation. This exciting role offers the unique opportunity to work across both a leading national governing body of sport and a charitable organisation, where your administrative expertise will be central to their success. The role focuses on governance, secretariat duties, meeting coordination, and ensuring compliance with best practices.
What we are looking for:
- Experience: Proven administrative experience, ideally within a charity or non-profit, with a strong understanding of governance.
- Skills: Strong organisational and communication abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases
- Passion: A genuine interest in wanting to support both organisations to increase opportunities in the sport and make a lasting impact.
Whilst not essential, experience of working in a secretariat role within the charity or not-for-profit sector and some knowledge of the sport of athletics is highly desirable.
Why join us?
This role offers the unique opportunity to support two leading organisations in their missions - helping England Athletics grow the sport and ensuring Personal Best Foundation thrives. You will be at the heart of it all, contributing to governance and ensuring operations run smoothly.
In return for your commitment, you will receive a range of benefits including:
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25 days of annual leave plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays (pro-rated)
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Membership of Company Personal Pension Plan with company contributions currently equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
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Free private medical care with option of covering family members.
Who We Are:
- England Athletics is the membership and development body for Athletics and Running in England, dedicated to inspiring more athletes and runners of all abilities and backgrounds to fulfil their potential and to have a lifelong love for the sport.
- Personal Best Foundation is the official charity of England Athletics, with the purpose of changing the lives of children and young people from underserved communities through the power of athletics.
If you are passionate about supporting governance, driving change, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date: 5th March 2025
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.