JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Commercial Manager who will be responsible for managing and developing the Schools commercial activities including external lettings events residential programmes holiday camps partnerships and community engagement. The role focuses on maximising income from the Schools facilities while ensuring high quality delivery operational excellence compliance and safeguarding and alignment with the Schools strategic priorities. This role will be a key stakeholder for H&S Event meetings and the calendar and operational planning each year. Reporting into the Bursar and sitting alongside Business and Operational Senior team.
Please see the attached Job Pack for more information.
WHY CHOOSE US
Situated in Canterbury just one hour from the centre of London by train Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. Our Senior School (11 to 18 years) has some 600 pupils with approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.
The school was graded as Excellent in all aspects following an ISI inspection in October 2022 the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for our most recent ISI inspection (results not yet published) the parent questionnaires reaffirmed the strength of our work with 98% of parents saying their child is happy and 97% believing their child makes good or excellent progress.
We offer a range of benefits at KC including: private healthcare with Benenden Health retail and gym membership discounts free lunch during term time salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme among many others.
THE POSITION
The position is 40 hours per week full year.
Closing date:12th April 2026 although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
Kent College, Canterbury is a co-educational private school for boarding and day pupils between the ages of 3 months and 18 years. It was founded in 1885, and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.