Commercial Development Manager

Commercial Development Manager

Phoenix, Leicester Closing date: Thu, 21 May 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Catering & Hospitality
Contract: Permanent
East Midlands

Fri, 08 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Phoenix, Leicester are seeking a full-time Commercial Development Manager to join our senior management team and lead the organisation's commercial business activities.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to lead the growth of Phoenix's commercial activities across our Caf Bar, F&B-led events, venue hire, and conferencing.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new revenue opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable business growth. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to strengthen Phoenix's commercial offer while supporting its long-term strategic objectives.

This is a part-time role, 30 hours a week (on average).

Job Requirements

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded business professional with strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to drive income growth in a multi-faceted organisation.

Job Responsibilities

- Drive business growth by identifying new commercial opportunities, partnerships, and markets, with a focus on F&B business, sponsorship, hires, and conferencing.
- Develop and implement strategies to expand revenue streams, lead client negotiations, and prepare commercial proposals, tenders, and contracts.
- Support commercial strategy through market analysis, competitor research, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and internal teams across programme, marketing, operations, and finance.
- Monitor financial performance, prepare forecasts and budgets, and ensure commercial agreements deliver profitability and value.
- Oversee contracts and projects to ensure successful delivery, legal compliance, and alignment with organisational objectives.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Commercial Development Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 21 May 2026
  • Location:
    East Midlands
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Job: Commercial Development Manager

Job: Commercial Development Manager

Organisation: Phoenix, Leicester

Postcode: LE1 1TG

How to Apply

To apply for this post please submit the following via email to [email protected]

1) your CV
2) an expression of interest letter that outlines your skills and experience for the role, and demonstrates how you meet the specifications (max 2 pages, A4)
3) a completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form

Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon, Thursday 21 May 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 29 May 2026.