Head of Commercial Operations - The Schools’ Enterprise Association

Head of Commercial Operations

The Mill Hill Education Group

40 Hours per week, although flexibility in working arrangements

Salary: Competitive, Commensurate with experience.

Start date:

Closing date: 31/10/2023

Interview date:

Address: The Ridgeway, London NW7 1QS

The Head of Commercial Operations is responsible for the Commercial Activities of the Mill Hill Education Group (MHEG), developing new business, managing long-term clients and driving forward commercial partnerships and community engagement. Working with the Director of Finance and Resources and key stakeholders to define a business strategy and development plan.

Prime Function

To develop and implement a strategy for commercial growth across the MHEG
Work with relevant stakeholders to maximise current activity and identify new opportunities for growth in line with “Dual use – school first”.
Ensure policies fully adhere to statutory and regulatory requirements and are embedded within the Enterprise operations
Ensure robust procedures and processes for commercial operations, including budgeting/ forecasting, reporting of utilisation and operational procedures

Contact details:

Contact name: Herpal Bhachu

Email: [email protected]

Additional details:

The Mill Hill Education Group reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.

The Mill Hill Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. As part of our Recruitment Checks, the appointed candidate will be subject to a Social Media and Enhanced DBS Check.

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