Commercial Director

Applications are invited for the position of Commercial Director at Felsted School. This newly created position will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Felsted School’s commercial vision. Founded in 1564, Felsted School is a leading co-educational HMC and IAPS boarding and day school, educating circa 900 students aged 3–18. Located in a picturesque rural village in North Essex, the School occupies a stunning 90-acre campus. Felsted prides itself on being a welcoming and grounded school community which plays to the interests and strengths of the individual. Felsted celebrated 50 years of co-education in 2020 and was named ‘Boarding School of the Year’ at the 2023 TES Schools Awards. The Commercial Director role brings together the current development, enterprise and global education operations under single leadership and working closely with admissions and marketing will drive revenue growth and strengthen the School’s position in the community and broader landscape. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary individual with energy, flair and ambition to contribute to a compelling one-school vision which builds on the existing strong platform of success and develops further the school in ways which allow for the development and continuation of educational and operational excellence. Working to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will bring a proven track record of exceptional leadership and the ability to inspire and motivate others. Applications are welcomed from individuals with a proven track record in commercial leadership, revenue growth or business development within a service-orientated organisation, be that another independent school or a membership, hospitality, professional services or other educational setting. Further information about Felsted School can be found on our website. How to ApplyFelsted School is being assisted in the recruitment of this key appointment by the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA)