Overview

The Abingdon Foundation is looking to appoint an ambitious, driven and commercially successful individual to be its Commercial Director. The post holder will take on the leadership of Abingdon’s commercial division at a point when we are actively challenging ourselves to think creatively about how to further develop profitable commercial income streams. We are therefore looking for someone who wants the opportunity to innovate and shape the agenda, and has the commercial initiative and strategic experience to build on our already successful operations.The role attracts a competitive salary and an excellent range of benefits including a generous contributory pension scheme (14.1% employer contribution), private healthcare insurance and 25% remission on school fees.Application details

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 14, 2025Location: Abingdon FoundationCategory: Support (Sport and Leisure) — Vacancy Type: Full TimeSalary: Please refer to the Job Pack documentResponsibilities

Provide leadership of Abingdon’s commercial division and drive development of profitable income streams.Innovate and shape the commercial agenda to build on current operations.Utilise commercial initiative and strategic experience to grow the Foundation’s commercial activities.Specific Application Requirements

Candidates are advised that a cover letter outlining their motivation for the role must be uploaded in order to complete the application process. The cover letter should be addressed to Justin Hodges, Director of Finance and Operations.Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.Qualifications and Safeguarding

Experience in leading a commercial division, strategic planning, and revenue development in a similar setting is expected. Messages about safeguarding duties are included above in the safeguarding statement.Job Profile information and related documents may be referenced in the application materials.

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