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Commercial Operations Manager
Hours: 37.5 hour per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work required for events. Location: Salford Lads and Girls Club, Salford, Greater Manchester Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025 Interviews: First interviews will take place online on 15th & 17th July
Reports to: Director, RTUK
Contract Type: In the first instance this role will be an 18-month fixed term contract.
Location: Home-based with capacity to travel if required
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum pro-rated
Closing Date: 12th May 5pm
Interviews: 22nd May
About Salford Lads and Girls Club
Salford Lads' and Girls' Club is a historic recreational club in Salford, Greater Manchester. Established in 1903, the club provides a safe space for young people in the local community to engage in sports and creative activities. Its motto has endured to this day “To brighten young lives and make good citizens.”
The club also remains a unique site of cultural interest for national and international visitors to Salford and Greater Manchester. It is famous for its iconic red-brick building, which has remained largely unchanged since its construction. Over the years, it has been associated with notable figures, including footballers and musicians. The Club gained international recognition after appearing on the album cover of The Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead". And it continues to attract visitors from around the world, offering tours and selling merchandise to support our operations.
We are at a pivotal point in our growth journey and are looking for a Commercial Operations Manager to lead and grow our club revenue through the unique cultural interest in the Club.
The Role
The Commercial Operations Manager plays a crucial role in driving financial sustainability by generating income and managing commercial activities through venue hire, event planning, merchandise sales and securing strategic long-term partnerships, enhancing existing revenue streams, and identifying new opportunities.
The position will ensure the charity maximises its commercial potential while staying true to its mission and values.
About you
We are looking for someone who has at least 3 years' experience in an income generation role, including venue hire and event management, ideally in a charity setting.
You will be organised and planful in your work with the ability to project manage activities with strong budget management skills. You’ll have the ability to communicate well and work with a variety of individuals and will be able to negotiate and influence well. You need to be comfortable working independently and able to manage multiple different projects at pace.
Please review the job description (attached below) for full details on the role and person specification.
Role Overview
The Commercial Operations Manager plays a crucial role in driving financial sustainability by generating income and managing commercial activities through venue hire, event planning, merchandise sales and securing strategic long-term partnerships, enhancing existing revenue streams, and identifying new opportunities. The position will ensure the charity maximises its commercial potential while staying true to its mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategies to secure long-term venue hire agreements.
• Manage all aspects of event planning and execution.
• Accountability for merchandise sales, both online and in-store.
• Identify and establish partnerships with businesses and sponsors.
• Lead the organisation of any fundraising events
• Set and monitor income targets including preparation of financial reports.
• Lead and develop a small team, including staff and volunteers.
• Continue to evolve and improve the commercial use of the building, in line with the charity's aims and values.
Person Specification
Essential:
• At least 3 years' experience in income generation within the events sector.
• Strong background in venue hire and event management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to strategically plan and implement initiatives.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities/projects at once.
• Comfortable to work independently
• Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
Desirable:
• Experience in retail management and merchandise sales.
• Established corporate network.
• Familiarity with heritage or youth-focused charitable organisations.
To apply:
Having carefully reviewed the job description, if you are interested in applying for the role, please fill out the form below. You apply with one document comprising your cover letter and CV. The closing date for applications is Monday 7th July 2025. First interviews will take place online on 15th & 17th July.
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Chief of Staff to Professor Pat Price (Private office)
Hours: Full time (Part time 25-30hours possible for the right candidate) Reports to: Professor Pat Price Location: Wilmslow Package: £50,000-£60,000 FTE
Job Title: Chief of Staff to Professor Pat Price (Private office)
Location: Wilmslow
Reports to: Professor Pat Price
Hours: Full time (Part time 25-30hours possible for the right candidate)
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 FTE
Professor Pat Price is dedicated to the mission of improving patient care through a portfolio of initiatives, including medical legal advisory business, a professional support network, a national cancer charity, clinical research initiatives and a non-governmental organisation focused improving cancer care. In addition, Professor Price is a national voice on improving cancer care and has various commitments in the media lobbying for cancer treatment advancements.
Professor Pat Price is seeking a dynamic and proactive Chief of Staff to support her diverse portfolio of work aimed at improving patient care. This multifaceted role will be her ‘right hand person’ and will involve liaising with various organisations and stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and impact of Professor Price's initiatives.
Context and Overview:
Professor Pat Price is dedicated to the mission of improving patient care through a portfolio of initiatives, including medical legal advisory business, a professional support network, a national cancer charity, clinical research initiatives and a non-governmental organisation focused improving cancer care. In addition, Professor Price is a national voice on improving cancer care and has various commitments in the media lobbying for cancer treatment advancements.
Professor Pat Price is seeking a dynamic and proactive Chief of Staff to support her diverse portfolio of work aimed at improving patient care. This multifaceted role will be her ‘right hand person’ and will involve liaising with various organisations and stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and impact of Professor Price's initiatives.
The portfolio can broadly be categorised into three sectors, but ultimately all contribute to Professor Price's overall Mission to improve patient outcomes.
Private Sector, including:
Pat Price Expert Opinion: A medical legal expert advisory practice known where Professor Price delivers expert opinion in clinical negligence cases
The Medical Legal Knowledge Partnership (“MLKP”): A network for medical legal expert practitioners that provides information, support services and events, all aimed at improving outcomes for patients
Third Sector, including:
Radiotherapy UK: A national cancer charity aimed at advancing the treatment of radiotherapy. Prof Price is chair to the Trustees. The charity acts as the secretariat for the All Party Preliminary Group on Radiotherapy and runs the #catch up with cancer campaign.
Global Coalition for Radiotherapy: This is an NGO based in Geneva. Prof Price is the chair and cofounder. The NGO provides support and lobbying for low and middle income countries for the development of radiotherapy.
Health/University Sector, including:
Clinical Research at Imperial College London where Prof Price is a Visiting Professor
Research with the PET research advisory company to develop Position Emission Tomography.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate Decision Making: Collaborate with key personnel across Professor Price’s portfolio to gather and synthesise information, enabling timely and informed decision-making.
Optimise Time Management: Work closely with Professor Price and her Executive Assistant to optimise scheduling and time allocation, ensuring maximum impact in her various roles.
Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance outcomes within the portfolio and support Professor Price's vision for improving patient care.
Point of Contact: Serve as a primary contact for various initiatives, responding to inquiries and delegating tasks as necessary to manage workloads effectively.
Promotion of Initiatives: Assist in promoting Professor Price’s work and driving standards within the portfolio to elevate the quality of patient care services.
Research and Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc research and analysis to support key ventures, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and program development.
Team Coordination: Delegate appropriate workflow tasks from Prof Price among team members, ensuring that Professor Price focuses exclusively on high-priority and strategic initiatives. This will include liaison with facilities and administrative staff at the office/home base in Wilmslow.
Special Projects: Lead and deliver special strategic projects as assigned by Professor Price, aligning with her Mission to advance cancer treatment and care.
Budget Management: Responsibilities may include oversight of financial resources related to specific projects, ensuring effective and efficient use of funds. The role holder will need to have financial acumen to help Professor Price understand the overall financial context for the portfolio.
Domestic Organisation: Oversee domestic activities, line managing housekeeper and facilities staff ensuring a responsive and high-quality provision.
Person Specific Requirements:
Problem solver: Strong ability to find smart solutions and resolve issues
Strong IT focus: Forward looking IT skills to improve productivity and gain the benefits of AI and other solutions
Positive Attitude: A can-do attitude that reflects resilience and a solution-oriented mindset in high-pressure fast-moving environments.
Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to engage and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, from healthcare professionals to policymakers.
Agility: Can adapt to change, challenges and opportunities quickly with flexibility and responsiveness.
Exceptional Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and effectively at all levels.
Strategic Thinking: Robust strategic capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement and effective decision-making across the portfolio.
Budget Management: Responsibility for oversight of financial resources related to specific projects, ensuring effective and efficient use of funds to help Professor Price understand the financial context for the portfolio.
Organisational Skills: Highly organised with a keen ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently, ensuring optimal productivity.
Loyalty and Commitment: A strong sense of loyalty and commitment to Professor Price’s Mission and values, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Experience:
Degree level.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the healthcare or nonprofit sectors as well as business.
Demonstrated ability in leadership and project management.
Advanced experience with Microsoft, use of CRM, project management software and focused on IT solutions.
Leadership Responsibilities:
A member of the Senior Leadership team, the role holder must have the ability to lead teams and work with other leaders.
Collaboration with External Stakeholders:
Experience working with external organisations, government agencies, or other stakeholders relevant to healthcare and policy advocacy initiatives is preferred.
Closing date is Wednesday 12th February 2025.
For more information on Professor Price, please refer to the website www.patprice.co.uk
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Job Title
£19,000
Company Name
Full-Time/Part-Time
Location
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