Deputy Director Commercial Services

Company: Anglia Ruskin University
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

About the Role

Leading the Commercial Services division within the Estates & Commercial Services department including ARU Catering, ARU Venues, Residential Services and Sport, with overall responsibility for effective team leadership, quality service delivery, the student experience, commercial growth and financial control. Will be required to deputise for the Estates & Commercial Services Director, as and when required.

Skills & Person Specification

Ideally with extensive experience within the University commercial sector, with wider commercial sector experience too, in a wide variety of commercial services areas. The role requires an effective leader, good at bringing teams together, with a vision for growth, across the service lines. Must be an experienced communicator, able to work at all levels, qualified in a relevant degree, ideally with a history of ongoing personal development, and able to be resilient in a fast moving commercial environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.

Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026