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Director of Union Services (Commercial)

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
£41,000 - £44,000
Closing date
Jul 1, 2019

Job Details

You'll lead SUSU's commercial services, with responsibility for our commercial strategy and performance. We anticipate that the portfolio of services will grow and evolve over time and initially includes our catering, retail, bars and business development offer. You will work to develop and revitalise existing and new commercial services, and expanding the offer to meet the current and future needs of our student membership. Your role will drive new business to SUSU, managing key partnership relationships, while generating business and sponsorship leads and revenue streams.

About You

Alongside bringing a strong business development focus, you will ensure operational excellence and outstanding customer service across our commercial services. With a passion for people and performance, you will be a self-starter possessing a can-do mindset with the drive to make things happen. You will lead with integrity, with the ability to inspire those around you and build a high performing team that keeps students at the heart of everything we do.

With experience managing commercial operations, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering profitable income growth, while understanding the business reality of the finances. Your prior experience may be from the charitable, educational or commercial sector; ideally, but not essentially, with some experience in retail, catering or hospitality operations.

Agile in your approach, you will be able and willing to flex between operational management, business development and strategy. You will have the will and ability to make a difference, share the values of SUSU and be committed to helping us fulfil our mission. You'll enjoy the challenge of leading change as part of our senior leadership team and working with our Board of Trustees which includes elected students.

The Company

The University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) exists to unlock the potential and enrich the life of every one of our 23,000 student members. We are a registered charity with a £7M turnover and provide a comprehensive platform of offers, support, representation, services and spaces for our members to enhance the overall University experience across a number of campuses. We are an Investors in People Silver accredited organisation who have approximately 85 core staff, and around 300 casual staff employed throughout the year.

The University of Southampton Students' Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every student during their time at the University. As a not for profit organisation the Students' Union provides a comprehensive platform of opportunities, support, representation and places for our members to enhance their overall University experience.

Benefits of Working at SUSU

We recognise our people are our greatest assets and offer a number of benefits over and above your monthly pay:

Questions?

Informal enquiries can be made to Scott McCarthy, Chief Executive, via email to S.C.Mccarthy@soton.ac.uk or by phone on 023 8059 5215.

Closing Date and Time:

Monday 1st July at 9am, however if sufficient applications are received before this date we may close applications early. Therefore, we would encourage and advise early application if this role is of interest to you.Interviews week commencing 8th July 2019. Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.

Company

Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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