Senior Commercial Manager

The Vegan Society is the world’s oldest vegan charity, with a history of impact stretching back to 1944, we exist to make veganism mainstream, accessible and desirable. Our work spans advocacy, policy, education and commercial partnerships – all with the aim of creating a kinder, more sustainable world.

As we enter an exciting new phase, delivering our new three-year rolling strategy, we are now seeking a Senior Commercial Manager. This is a pivotal role, reporting to the Head of Innovation and Development, with responsibility for the effective operational delivery of all commercial activities. These include the globally recognised Vegan Trademark, product and supplement ranges, promotional products and merchandise. The postholder will manage four departmental managers, oversee a team of around 30 staff, and share accountability for a commercial income budget of approximately £4.5m.

About you

‍You will bring:

• Operational Delivery:Oversee the delivery of all commercial operations, ensuring KPIs, service standards and financial targets are met, while championing exceptional customer and client service experiences. Drive operational excellence through the review and improvement of systems, workflows and service delivery models.
• Leadership and People Management:Lead and coach four managers, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and high-performance.
• Financial Management:Accountability for meeting growth, income and expenditure targets in line with budgets, and monitoring and reporting against performance.
• Strategic Support:Support in the development and implementation of the commercial strategy, ensuring alignment with overall organisational strategy and objectives.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:Provide clear performance reporting and operational insight to senior leadership, contributing to planning and decision-making.
• General:Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, intellectual property and audit requirements, protecting brand integrity in UK and international markets.

While experience of working in a mission-led or not-for-profit organisation would be advantageous, it is not essential. However, motivation by cause and strong alignment with the values and mission of The Vegan Society is essential.

The Vegan Society as an organisation values equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Salary and Hours

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) role with a salary of up to £52,000 dependent upon experience.

How to Apply

Ellwood Atfield has partnered with The Vegan Society on this appointment. To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Ellwood Atfield website.

The application deadline is Wednesday 28 January 2026.

First stage interviews: Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 February 2026 (virtual)
Final stage interviews: Monday 23 February 2026 (in person)

If you have any questions please email eroberts@ellwoodatfield.com

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