Associate Director of Commercial Services

Associate Director of Commercial Services

The Associate Director of Commercial Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the university’s estates commercial portfolio, driving commercial value and targeted growth in revenue and surplus for the University in support of its strategic ambitions. The role includes developing and delivering a university-wide commercial strategy aligned with institutional priorities and the Estates Masterplan, maximising income generation, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality services, and maintaining a strong focus on student and academic experience.

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the university’s estates commercial portfolio.
• Develop and deliver a university-wide commercial strategy aligned with institutional priorities and the Estates Masterplan.
• Maximise income generation and ensure efficient delivery of high-quality services.
• Maintain a strong focus on student and academic experience.
• Act as the university’s lead advisor on all estate’s commercial matters, overseeing accommodation, catering, retail, conferencing, sport and leisure facilities, and car parking while driving innovation, financial resilience and sustainability.
• Lead a resilient and high‑functioning team that adopts a long‑term strategic approach while ensuring best‑in‑class operations.

For a confidential discussion please contact our advisor James Gregory of The Management Recruitment Group at

Closing date for online applications is Sunday 7th December 2025.

Location:

Leicester, England (university campus).

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management
• Higher Education