Group Commercial Manager – Grade 9Professional Services – Directorate of Infrastructure – University of BradfordSalary: £48,822 to £56,535 per annumPost Type: Full TimeContract Type: PermanentClosing Date: Wednesday 08 July 2026Reference: HR0200658-1
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead and drive the success of Unique Fitness, while assisting the Head of Commercial and Operations in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for the University’s Commercial Services.
- Focus on commercial areas including Unique Fitness, Catering, Hospitality & Retail (including bars), providing a diverse offering that satisfies students, staff, and visitors, aligns with strategic goals, and maintains commercial viability.
Qualifications
- Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject or extensive equivalent experience.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification.
- CIMPSA membership level 3 or willingness to achieve.
- CIMSPA (Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Pool Operators) certificate.
- RLSS Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor qualification.
- Sports or fitness related coaching qualifications.
Experience
- Senior leadership experience in sports management with a good working knowledge of commercial areas.
- Proven leadership skills and a track record of successfully delivering projects within higher education organisations.
In Return We Offer
- 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family‑friendly policies.
- Access to campus facilities such as the Unique Fitness Centre, eye clinic, physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation, counselling & mental health services, and on‑site nursery.
- Generous employer contribution pension scheme.
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle‑to‑work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme, and shopping discounts.
Equality and Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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