Group Director of Commercial Enterprise

St Dunstan’s Education Group is one of the fastest-growing not-for-profit independent school groups in the UK, comprising a dynamic family of schools across south-east London. Educating close to 2,000 pupils from early years to sixth form, the Group is united by a shared ethos, a commitment to Excellence, Differently, and a bold ambition to be recognised as a modern, socially purposeful and commercially sustainable model for independent education. This is a newly created and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and strategic commercial leader to drive income generation, diversification and enterprise across a high-performing and forward-thinking educational Group. Reporting to the CFO, and as a key member of the Professional Services Leadership Team, the Director of Commercial Enterprise will lead the development of a Group-wide commercial strategy, identifying and delivering opportunities across international partnerships, estate utilisation, new educational ventures and community engagement. They will oversee commercial activity within the Group’s trading subsidiaries, maximise the value of its assets and brand, and ensure that commercial initiatives are financially robust, operationally viable and aligned to the Group’s educational mission. Candidates will have a proven track record of commercial success in complex organisations, thinking strategically and delivering results. They will have strong commercial acumen, creativity, financial modelling skills and the ability to work at pace across multiple sites, stakeholders and business domains. Applications are welcomed from candidates from a wide range of sectors; however, experience of commercial estate projects and developing community partnerships would be an advantage. Further information and details of how to apply can be found on the RSAcademics website. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion: Hannah Freestone-Smith: hannahfreeston