Commercial Business Development and Engagement Manager

Job Description

FTE - £40,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience. Actual - £24,000–£27,000 for 3 days/week. Flexibility will be required for weekend events and evening functions.

Purpose of the role

The Commercial Business Development and Engagement Manager will establish and deliver an integrated programme designed to grow diversified non-fee income for the school.

Working across fundraising and engagement, the postholder will develop and deliver regular giving, appeals and campaigns, underpinned by strong stewardship and donor care. They will build alumni and parent engagement from the ground up, creating communications, events and relationships that form a clear pathway from connection to long-term support. The role will also coordinate community engagement and events so that activity is planned, costed and evaluated for impact, while also leading commercial business development by identifying, securing and growing new opportunities such as partnerships, sponsorship and paid programmes.

This role plays a key part in supporting the school’s strategic objectives and advancing its philanthropic mission.