Commercial Manager

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our team.

Location: Lackham (with regular travel to other campuses)

Salary: £36,658 per annum (Professional Services Grade 10)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: 2nd November 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust, and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state-of-the-art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury, and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Commercial Manager - The Role:

Are you an innovative leader with a passion for green skills, business development, and commercial growth? Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a visionary Commercial Manager to lead a brand-new role focused on unlocking the full potential of our facilities and initiatives.

Wiltshire College & University Centre is a thriving hub of innovation, sustainability, and community impact. From our cutting-edge Eco House and Green Skills Innovation Centre to our vibrant residential facilities in Salisbury and Lackham, plus specialist spaces like Tech Trowbridge, Wiltshire Business School, and Salisbury Healthcare Ward, our campuses buzz with opportunity.

Commercial Manager - Key Responsibilities:

What you will do:

• Lead and grow our Green Skills programmes, championing sustainable training and commercial initiatives that make a real difference.
• Maximise the commercial potential of our residential accommodation, ensuring year-round occupancy through smart lettings and partnerships.
• Drive new revenue streams by promoting and managing the commercial use of other key facilities across the college.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with external businesses and stakeholders, enhancing both our reputation and income.
• Collaborate with marketing, estates, curriculum teams, and events staff to deliver seamless, targeted commercial strategies.
• Innovate new products, services, and business opportunities through research and creative thinking.
• Ensure all commercial activities meet regulatory standards and safeguarding requirements.

Commercial Manager- You:

You will be a results-driven individual with proven expertise in business development, sales, marketing, and tendering within a commercial environment.

Key Attributes:

• Target-focused: Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding challenging goals
• Expert negotiator & relationship builder: Exceptional communication and presentation skills that inspire trust and foster long-term partnerships.
• Highly organised and proactive: Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on critical priorities.
• Self-motivated with a positive, "can-do" mindset: Ready to inject fresh ideas and enthusiasm into the team.
• Compliance-aware: Sound knowledge of relevant regulations with a strong commitment to safeguarding and compliance.
• Team player and independent worker: Comfortable collaborating within a team environment while confidently taking initiative when required.
• Qualifications: Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Additional requirements: Valid driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in an exciting new role that combines sustainability, education, and business innovation. If you are passionate about driving growth and delivering ambitious targets, we would love to hear from you.

Commercial Manager- Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days, annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Commercial Manager- Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Commercial Manager opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.