Commercial Manager

Required from October 2024 or sooner, full time and permanent

Start date October 2024 or sooner.


Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 850 girls aged 4–18, located in central Guildford.

An exciting opportunity, in a newly created role, to play a key part in the growth and management of the commercial potential of our thriving independent school through the provision of high-quality lettings. The role coincides with the opening, in Autumn 2024, of our first-class home for Tormead Sport, with upgraded facilities that include an all-weather hockey pitch, 400m athletics track, cricket nets, football pitches and a sports pavilion.

We are seeking an ambitious professional who has good financial awareness, strong business acumen and a strategic mindset, to drive and shape this important area of the School’s business. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop strong, collaborative relations with our key stakeholders and the wider community. Candidates will have a solid understanding of the service ethic and a commitment to providing consistently high levels of customer service. You must have experience of identifying and developing new streams of income and of dealing with customers in a client-facing environment.

In return, we offer a friendly and inclusive working environment. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary of up to £40k, a performance related bonus, generous holiday entitlement, free lunches during term time, parking on site and free use of the school gym.

How to apply

1. Please read the full job description and person specification for this role - you can download a copy of these by clicking here.

2. Download and complete our application form - to do this click here.

3. Fill-out the information required in the section below and upload your completed application form before clicking the 'APPLY FOR THIS JOB’ button below.

Please note that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the Tormead School application form. Please ensure that your application form is completed in full and is signed (electronic/scanned signatures accepted). We do not accept CVs.

Further information

For more information about the role, please contact Tom Cole at Hollr on 07710 674486 or [email protected] or visit our website: www.tormeadschool.org.uk


The closing date for applications is Tuesday 27 August 2024 at 9.00am.
However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.


Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.