Commercial Manager, Learnovate

About Trinity: Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Post Summary The Commercial Manager is responsible for the development of a Commercial Strategy and effective management of all Commercial and Membership Development and engagement matters for Learnovate. Reporting to the Managing Director, and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Commercial Manager holds primary responsibility for shaping and executing the commercial strategy, with a key focus on driving revenue growth, optimizing profitability and identifying market opportunities in support of Learnovates vision, mission and strategic direction putting members at the heart of what we do. This role will drive the strategic direction of all commercial activities, providing inspirational leadership across Learnovate to ensure rapid and effective responses to membership needs, and ability to avail of funding opportunities. The Commercial Manager will work collegially across the Learnovate Leadership team to generate collaborative opportunities that will increase the organizations impact for its key stakeholders. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The specific purpose of this employment is to develop and execute Learnovate s commercial strategy, focusing on revenue growth, profitability, and market opportunities, with a strong emphasis on membership development and engagement. The successful candidate will lead all commercial activities, collaborating with the leadership team to drive strategic direction, address member needs, and leverage funding opportunities to enhance the organization's impact. The role is directly linked to the deliverables of Learnovate s current Strategic and Business Plan, whose longer-term requirements have yet to be evaluated. Employment is not offered on an indefinite basis, as the role is tied to specific strategic activities expected to be completed within a defined period. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Senior Administrative 2 Salary Scale (€106,789 - €142,765 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. ( How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) demonstrating how they meet the criteria outlined in the job description. Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 19th December 2024. Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal . Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late Applications will not be accepted. The interviews for this role are expected to take place in January 2025. Please click apply to view the job description for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Nessa McEniff, Director of Learnovate at E: Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.