Group Commercial Director, UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

About the role

Corporate Services Limited (CSL), a subsidiary company owned by UCS College Group, is at a key stage in its development. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape a more ambitious, commercially focused approach to income generation, service performance and the use of Group assets, while working within the values and purpose of a major college group.

The Group Commercial Director will lead the strategic development, performance and growth of CSL’s commercial services across UCS College Group. The role will identify and develop opportunities to grow income, improve customer-facing services, strengthen commercial controls and maximise the value of Group assets, while ensuring commercial activity supports learner and staff experience, employer and community engagement, financial sustainability, service quality and compliance.

Organisational reach

CSL employs over 260 staff and operates across four campuses, including 11 catering outlets, two theatres, one conference centre and one childcare setting.

Key responsibilities

• Translate Group and CSL strategy into a clear commercial roadmap, supported by service plans, income and contribution targets, pricing discipline, contract frameworks, customer insight and well-governed delivery arrangements.
• Work closely with the Managing Director, Group Senior Leadership Team, College leaders, finance, HR, procurement, marketing, external partners and customers.
• Directly line manage the Group Head of Catering, Group Head of Theatre and Childcare Manager.
• Provide senior leadership across commercial services including catering, theatres, nurseries, transport, lettings, residences, commercial property opportunities and other income-generating activity.