Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet – one of the country’s leading secondary schools – is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute individual to join our team as Commercial Manager.

About the Role

This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the School’s commercial strategy working closely with our CFO, Deputy Head (Operations) and Headmaster. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing income-generating opportunities and partnerships, managing some of our commercial activities, and ensuring the effective use of the School’s assets to support its long-term sustainability and excellence.

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet is a stand-alone Academy Trust. It is supported by an associated charity, The Friends of Queen Elizabeth’s, which owns and operates two trading companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a commercial strategy aligned with the School’s values and vision.
• Maximise revenue from existing and new facilities hire, events, and other commercial activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Provide direction and support to the School Shop with a focus on business development and innovation.
• Participate in procurement cycles and oversee contracts, pricing models, and service delivery to ensure quality and profitability.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify new opportunities and support strategic initiatives.

About You 

We are looking for someone who is:

• Entrepreneurial and results-driven, with a strong track record in commercial development.
• Experienced in contract negotiation, financial planning, and stakeholder management.
• A strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Passionate about education and committed to supporting the School’s mission which is to produce young men who are confident, able and responsible.

Why Join Us? 

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet is renowned for providing a state school experience like no other to the 1320 young Elizabethans on roll. This is founded on its academic excellence, commitment to providing a rounded education as well as the School’s rich heritage dating back to 1573 and its vibrant, diverse community. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing environment, working alongside dedicated professionals in a forward-thinking institution.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form which will require you to detail your professional experience, qualifications and provide you with an opportunity to explain your suitability for the role. For further details about the School and The Friends of Queen Elizabeth’s, visit our website.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 12 January 2026.

Terms and conditions

The contractual terms will be agreed on appointment, but it is anticipated that our new colleague will work full-time (with our office hours being 8.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Whilst some of the school holiday periods are likely to be busy periods for the Commercial Manager, there will be an opportunity for some flexibility, including remote working where appropriate outside of term-time.

The School offers supportive terms of employment, generous training opportunities, and membership of the local government pension scheme. Actual salary will depend upon the agreed working pattern but will be within a range of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Queen Elizabeth’s is a dynamic school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.

Queen Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.