Commercial Development Manager
Commercial Development Manager
Phoenix
Leicester
Salary: £39,000
Phoenix is seeking a full-time Commercial Development Manager
Phoenix is seeking a full-time Commercial Development Manager
A registered charity for over 35 years, Phoenix is Leicester’s independent cinema and art centre and is the city’s home for film, moving image, and digital storytelling. Their award-winning £8.5M capital expansion (completed in 2023) has created new commercial opportunities, and they aim to grow our Food and Beverage operation into a highly popular and profitable business with turnover exceeding £1M by the end of 2027/28.
About the Role:
Phoenix is seeking an ambitious Commercial Development Manager to join Phoenix’s senior management team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to lead the growth of Phoenix’s commercial activities, including Café Bar operations, food-and-beverage-led events, venue hire, and conferencing.
The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new revenue opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable business growth. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to strengthen Phoenix’s commercial offer while supporting its long-term strategic objectives.
This role was previously advertised as a part-time opportunity, but is now being re-advertised as a full-time role.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Drive business growth by identifying new commercial opportunities, partnerships, and markets, with a focus on F&B business, sponsorship, hires, and conferencing.
- Develop and implement strategies to expand revenue streams, lead client negotiations, and prepare commercial proposals, tenders, and contracts.
- Support commercial strategy through market analysis, competitor research, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams across programme, marketing, operations, and finance.
- Monitor financial performance, prepare forecasts and budgets, and ensure commercial agreements deliver profitability and value.
- Oversee contracts and projects to ensure successful delivery, legal compliance, and alignment with organisational objectives.
About You:
Phoenix is looking for a commercially minded professional with strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to drive income growth in a multi-faceted organisation.
A full role description, person specification and details of how to apply are available at phoenix.org.uk/about-phoenix/vacancies/commercial-development-manager/
To apply:
Please submit the following via email to jobs@phoenix.org.uk:
- your CV
- an expression of interest letter that outlines your skills and experience for the role, and demonstrates how you meet the specifications (max 2 pages, A4)
- a completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form
Interviews will be held during week commencing 29 June.
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The closing date for this position is 21/06/2026 at 23:59