Chief Growth Officer

Director of Growth & Commercial Strategy - Education Manchester / Hybrid An ambitious, purpose-driven education group providing innovative learning experiences and pathways into employment for young people is seeking an exceptional Director of Growth & Commercial Strategy to lead its next phase of development. Working closely with the CEO, CFO and Executive Team, you will take ownership of the organisation's growth agenda, identifying opportunities, strengthening performance and turning strategic ambition into measurable results. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who combines commercial thinking with analytical rigour and the ability to make things happen. The opportunity You will identify where the greatest opportunities for growth lie, develop robust business cases and lead the delivery of agreed initiatives across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Growth strategy
• Market development
• Commercial performance
• Business development
• Performance management
• Business planning About you You are an experienced commercial or growth leader with a demonstrable record of delivering organisational growth. You combine strategic perspective with the practical ability to turn ideas into results. You are likely to bring:
• Executive or senior leadership experience in a growing, multi-site or multi-service organisation.
• A track record of delivering measurable revenue growth, market expansion or the development of new income streams.
• Strong commercial acumen, financial understanding and analytical capability.
• Experience translating strategy into business plans, performance measures and tangible outcomes.
• The ability to identify opportunities, build compelling business cases and lead implementation across different functions.
• An entrepreneurial, energetic and outcomes-focused approach, balancing ambition with financial and operational sustainability. Experience in education, skills, training, employability or other regulated, people-focused sectors would be advantageous.