Commercial Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,151 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Snowshill Manor, Snowshill, Broadway, WR12 7JU |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | National Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | IRC169439 |
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**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We're looking for a Commercial Manager to lead food & beverage and retail operations at one or more of our properties. This is a hands-on leadership role, focused on achieving financial targets, delivering exceptional service and ensuring every commercial experience enhances the visitor journey.
Salary: £32,151 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
What it's like to work here
At the National Trust, we care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever. Commercial operations play a vital role in supporting this work, and you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity and high standards. You'll work closely with property colleagues and volunteers to create a welcoming environment and ensure our commercial offer reflects the character of each place.
What you'll be doing
Managing food & beverage and retail outlets, you'll lead your team to deliver exceptional service and presentation standards.
You'll take responsibility for financial performance, forecasting sales and managing budgets to maximise income and profitability.
Health and safety compliance will be a priority, ensuring all operations meet legislation and Trust standards.
You'll drive innovation and seasonal campaigns, training your team to upsell and optimise sales opportunities.
Collaboration with property teams will ensure commercial success supports our conservation purpose, while reducing waste and energy use.
As part of the leadership team, you'll contribute to business planning and take on duty management responsibilities when required.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
Leadership and Team Management
Commercial Expertise
Financial Management
Health & Safety and Compliance
Customer Service Excellence
Additional criteria for all other applicants:
Strong knowledge of food & beverage or retail best practice
Proven experience managing a commercial operation and achieving financial targets
Excellent understanding of health and safety, food safety and compliance requirements
Skilled in people leadership, team development and motivation
Effective financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control
Committed to delivering exceptional service and continuous improvement
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We're looking for a Commercial Manager to lead food & beverage and retail operations at one or more of our properties. This is a hands-on leadership role, focused on achieving financial targets, delivering exceptional service and ensuring every commercial experience enhances the visitor journey.
Salary: £32,151 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
What it's like to work here
At the National Trust, we care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever. Commercial operations play a vital role in supporting this work, and you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity and high standards. You'll work closely with property colleagues and volunteers to create a welcoming environment and ensure our commercial offer reflects the character of each place.
What you'll be doing
Managing food & beverage and retail outlets, you'll lead your team to deliver exceptional service and presentation standards.
You'll take responsibility for financial performance, forecasting sales and managing budgets to maximise income and profitability.
Health and safety compliance will be a priority, ensuring all operations meet legislation and Trust standards.
You'll drive innovation and seasonal campaigns, training your team to upsell and optimise sales opportunities.
Collaboration with property teams will ensure commercial success supports our conservation purpose, while reducing waste and energy use.
As part of the leadership team, you'll contribute to business planning and take on duty management responsibilities when required.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
Leadership and Team Management
Commercial Expertise
Financial Management
Health & Safety and Compliance
Customer Service Excellence
Additional criteria for all other applicants:
Strong knowledge of food & beverage or retail best practice
Proven experience managing a commercial operation and achieving financial targets
Excellent understanding of health and safety, food safety and compliance requirements
Skilled in people leadership, team development and motivation
Effective financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control
Committed to delivering exceptional service and continuous improvement
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places