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Commercial Projects Lead
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 31,266 - 36,636 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: B4 7BX
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Use your commercial insight and project management skills to deliver real impact. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading innovative projects that generate income and strengthen engagement within a values-driven organisation.
Commercial Projects Lead
Birmingham (B4 7BX)
Salary: £31,266 – £36,636
Contract type: Fixed term – 18 months
Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours per week)
Pension: 7.5% employer contribution
About the organisation
This independent student-led charity exists to enhance the experience of everyone studying at Aston University. It provides services ranging from advice and representation to sports, societies, events and wellbeing initiatives. With a focus on innovation, inclusion and community, the organisation continually seeks new ways to improve its services and create value for students.
Key responsibilities
* Identify and develop income-generating opportunities across conferencing, events, retail, and media.
* Coordinate sponsorships, partnerships and advertising packages in collaboration with marketing and communications teams.
* Lead on commercial project delivery, managing budgets, timelines and performance tracking.
* Support implementation of the organisation’s commercial strategy and income planning.
* Conduct market research, financial analysis and feasibility studies to inform business decisions.
* Act as the main contact for external partners, advertisers and stakeholders.
* Collaborate with departments to embed commercial awareness and continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with governance, reporting and financial regulations.
Skills and experience
Essential:
* Experience managing or supporting commercial operations such as events, media, retail or venue hire.
* Strong communication, stakeholder and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to analyse budgets, income data and forecasts.
* Proven experience delivering projects and driving income growth.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Teams and project tracking tools.
Desirable:
* Experience within a students’ union, charity or higher education environment.
* Project management qualification (Prince2, Agile or APM).
* Knowledge of sponsorship, marketing and communications in commercial settings.
* Understanding of student demographics, SU sector trends or the Birmingham business landscape.
* Familiarity with sponsorship tools and platforms.
Benefits
* Free NUS Totum Card.
* Opportunity to lead meaningful commercial projects with social impact.
* Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
* Professional development and project management training opportunities.
* Pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
* Flexible working arrangements where possible.
If you’re ready to use your commercial acumen to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply for the role
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or supporting documents.
A cover letter is required to be considered for this role.
Application deadline: 12 noon Wednesday 29th October 2025.
Interview dates: TBC.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Other suitable skills and experience include business development manager, commercial projects officer, partnerships manager, sponsorship executive, events and marketing manager, income generation lead, commercial coordinator, or business development executiveBefore You Apply
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