St Columba’s College is delighted to introduce the newly created position of Head of Commercial.
The Head of Commercial will develop and implement a strategy to maximise the use of the College’s brand, facilities and resources, enhancing the customer experience and increasing the net income generated by commercial activity. The role is responsible for managing commercial activity that supports the College financially, whilst ensuring that our educational provision and student experience are never compromised and take precedence at all times.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in a commercial leadership role in sectors including property, retail, hospitality, leisure, education, or healthcare. They will bring a highly developed commercial acumen, a spirit of entrepreneurship and a desire to lead and develop a highly effective team. They will have the gravitas to sensitively influence key figures at the College and beyond, with strong emotional intelligence, and they will be empathetic to the unique features and character of St Columba’s College and its wider community.
Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos. In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including fee remission for the children of staff educated at the college, free lunches and car parking, use of the Fitness Suite and access to an online employee benefits hub including discounted gift cards, cycle to work and tech schemes.
St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers, online background checks, and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR, at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or on 01727 892095. To apply for this position, visit the Work with Us page on our website https://stcolumbascollege.org/
Closing date: 10 am on Wednesday, 13th May 2026. Interviews will be held during w/c 18th May. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.
St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)
To apply for this job please visit: www.stcolumbascollege.org.
Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.