Students' Union Commercial Operations Manager

Principal’s Office

Location: Hawkshead (nr Potters Bar, Herts) / Camden (Kings Cross, London)

Salary: £35,311 to £40,528 Per Annum Including London Weighting

Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: 23\.59 hours BST on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 08 July 2026

Reference: PSD\-0150\-26

Commercial Operations Manager – RVC Students’ Union

Drive income. Lead operations. Create impact.

Are you a commercially driven manager with a track record of growing revenue and leading successful operations? We are looking for a Commercial Operations Manager to lead and develop our Students’ Union commercial services.

This is a hands\-on role where you will grow income, manage venues, and deliver activity that drives engagement and sales—including events, promotions, and partnerships.

The Role

You Will:

• Lead day\-to\-day operations of SU bars and commercial outlets.


• Drive income growth and financial performance.


• Develop new revenue streams (partnerships, sponsorships, merchandise)


• Deliver events and promotions that increase footfall and sales.


• Manage budgets, performance, and compliance.


• Lead and develop student and casual staff.

• Experience in commercial operations (hospitality, retail, or similar)


• Strong track record of growing revenue and hitting targets.


• Experience delivering income\-generating activity (events, promotions, or campaigns)


• Strong financial, organisational, and leadership skills


• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment.

• Real ownership of a growing commercial function


• Opportunity to shape income streams and student experience.


• Varied role combining strategy \+ delivery.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package


• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays \+ concessionary days)


• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave.


• On site café and restaurant


• Free membership to the on\-site gym


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Free mini\-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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