Commercial Director

4 weeks ago

Chester, United Kingdom West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce Full time

Together we're well connected

We are the leading organisation representing the business community across West Cheshire and North Wales and have been supporting businesses for over 100 years. As an independent, not for profit organisation, our objectives remain clear: to promote and encourage business for our members and others regionally, nationally and internationally to improve commercial growth and prosperity.

We are proud to be one of 53 Chambers of Commerce accredited to the British Chambers of Commerce and are the only cross-border Chamber in the UK.

We are looking for a Commercial Director to lead and deliver the Chamber's mission, vision, values and strategy

The primary role of the Commercial Director is to oversee the operations and implementation of the Chamber of Commerce strategy.

You will ensure that our member focused business is well-coordinated and productive by optimising its margins, managing its procedures, shaping its resources, and coaching its people.

As our Commercial Director some of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Working with the Chamber teams to place membership growth and retention at the forefront of the business objectives.
  • Supporting the CEO wherever possible in relation to any operational tasks
  • Take responsibility and initiative in the smooth running of all business operations
  • Ensuring financial targets and other agreed targets are met in all departments.
  • Together with managers ensure the Chamber's product and service experiences are developed to enhance the member journey.
  • Developing, planning and implementing strategies that align with business goals to promote growth.
  • Prepare budgets, schedules, and other organisational reports as needed.
  • HR - support with all aspects of HR including recruitment, review/appraisal meetings with Team Managers and their individual members of staff. Provide guidance to Team Managers and address any HR issues as they arise. Keeping employees motivated and organising appropriate training.
  • Oversee all Chamber PR, marketing and branding - including giving guidance to other Team Managers when required.
  • BCC Accreditation - support CEO to ensure BCC Accreditations standards are being achieved at all times

About our new Commercial Director:

  • A natural people person who enjoys meeting and speaking to businesses of all sizes across all sectors, from start-ups to corporates and is passionate about helping others.
  • A proven track record of successful business management at the appropriate level.
  • A track record of delivering financially sound business performance through budgetary control and performance management.
  • Must be able to prioritise time to manage all areas of this demanding role effectively.
  • Experience of managing stakeholder relationships

Skills & Abilities of a Commercial Director:

  • Socially at ease, articulate, diplomatic, and politically astute.
  • Adept and confident handling the media.
  • Ability to motivate others to be champions of Chamber initiatives.
  • Commitment to the best business practices for the Chamber.
  • A passion for helping businesses grow and develop with a strong community spirit.
  • Knowledge of the diverse West Cheshire & North Wales economic landscape and business community desirable.
  • Essential: Hold a valid UK Driving licence.

Benefits:

  • Travel allowance, laptop and mobile phone
  • Company healthcare and pension scheme available

The West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and has achieved the Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Award

  • Net Zero Energy Director

    3 weeks ago

    Chester, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

    Binnies is recruiting a Director of Net Zero Energy (NZE). The role comprises:Leading on the development, implementation and delivery of the NZE Growth Pillar as part of the continuing growth of Environmental Consultancy in this area; and,Acting as a Primary Project Director of Net Zero Energy projects to provide governance for this growing portfolio of...

  • Finance Director

    6 days ago

    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Executive Resourcing Global Ltd Full time

    Location - North West England. Excellent salary and benefits package. THE COMPANY A superb opportunity has arisen for an accomplished, commercially focused senior level finance leader to make a significant contribution to the development and growth of this highly respected and long-established engineering Group. Our client is a major force in its core...

  • Senior Financial Director

    6 days ago

    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Executive Resourcing Global Ltd Full time

    Excellent salary and benefits package. A superb opportunity has arisen for an accomplished, commercially focused senior level finance leader to make a significant contribution to the development and growth of this highly respected and long-established engineering Group. Our client is a major force in its core markets, a £160m business - part of a large...

  • Director Local Medical Communications

    3 weeks ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Springer Nature Group Full time

    About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these...

  • Human Resources Director

    3 weeks ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Executive Resourcing Global Ltd Full time

    Location - North West. Excellent salary and benefits package. THE COMPANY An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Human Resources leader to make a significant contribution to the development and growth of this well-known and highly respected engineering business. Our client is a major force in its core sectors, a prestigious £160m...

  • Human Resources Director

    3 weeks ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Executive Resourcing Global Ltd Full time

    Location - North West.Excellent salary and benefits package.THE COMPANYAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Human Resources leader to make a significant contribution to the development and growth of this well-known and highly respected engineering business. Our client is a major force in its core sectors, a prestigious £160m subsidiary...

  • Strategic Land Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Building Careers UK Full time

    Our client - the house building arm of a multi-disciplinary construction group - are looking to bolster their internal Land team, with the acquisition of an experienced Land Manager, to focus on strategic, long-term land opportunities. Based from their regional office near to Chester, and reporting to the Strategic Land & Planning Director you'll will...

  • Strategic Land Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Building Careers UK Full time

    Our client - the house building arm of a multi-disciplinary construction group - are looking to bolster their internal Land team, with the acquisition of an experienced Land Manager, to focus on strategic, long-term land opportunities. Based from their regional office near to Chester, and reporting to the Strategic Land & Planning Director you'll will work...

  • Head of Employment

    2 weeks ago

    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Executive Resourcing Global Ltd Full time

    Excellent salary and benefits package. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Human Resources leader to make a significant contribution to the development and growth of this well-known and highly respected engineering business. Our client is a major force in its core sectors, a prestigious £160m subsidiary of a large, multi-site UK and...

  • Human Resources Director

    2 weeks ago

    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Executive Resourcing Global Ltd Full time

    Location - North West. Excellent salary and benefits package. THE COMPANY An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Human Resources leader to make a significant contribution to the development and growth of this well-known and highly respected engineering business. Our client is a major force in its core sectors, a prestigious £160m...

  • Collections Officer

    6 days ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Aimée Willow Connex Full time

    Collections Officer Support Chester - North West The Role To ensure that collections and recoveries are received in a timely manner and to ensure our risks are mitigated. The Responsibilities Arrears/collections - Collection of the companys arrears cases. - Always deliver a consistent and professional level of service. - Achieve set revenue targets and...

  • Loan Portfolio Case Manager

    5 days ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Breeze Capital Full time

    We are currently looking for a Loan Portfolio Case Manager who will report to the Director of Credit Risk and be primarily involved in the management of our growing portfolio of development, refurbishment and bridging loans. Main responsibilities - Please note : This list is not exhaustive and other tasks/duties will arise that we expect the individual to do...

  • Loan Portfolio Case Manager

    5 days ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Breeze Capital Full time

    We are currently looking for a Loan Portfolio Case Manager who will report to the Director of Credit Risk and be primarily involved in the management of our growing portfolio of development, refurbishment and bridging loans.Main responsibilities - Please note: This list is not exhaustive and other tasks/duties will arise that we expect the individual to do...

  • Loan Portfolio Case Manager

    6 days ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Breeze Capital Full time

    We are currently looking for a Loan Portfolio Case Manager who will report to the Director of Credit Risk and be primarily involved in the management of our growing portfolio of development, refurbishment and bridging loans.Main responsibilities - Please note: This list is not exhaustive and other tasks/duties will arise that we expect the individual to do...

  • Loan Portfolio Case Manager

    6 days ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Breeze Capital Full time

    We are currently looking for a Loan Portfolio Case Manager who will report to the Director of Credit Risk and be primarily involved in the management of our growing portfolio of development, refurbishment and bridging loans.Main responsibilities - Please note: This list is not exhaustive and other tasks/duties will arise that we expect the individual to do...

  • Loan Portfolio Case Manager

    6 days ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Breeze Capital Full time

    We are currently looking for a Loan Portfolio Case Manager who will report to the Director of Credit Risk and be primarily involved in the management of our growing portfolio of development, refurbishment and bridging loans.Main responsibilities - Please note: This list is not exhaustive and other tasks/duties will arise that we expect the individual to do...

  • Loan Portfolio Case Manager

    5 days ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Breeze Capital Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are currently looking for a Loan Portfolio Case Manager who will report to the Director of Credit Risk and be primarily involved in the management of our growing portfolio of development, refurbishment and bridging loans.Main responsibilities - Please note: This list is not exhaustive and other tasks/duties will arise that we expect the...

  • Human Resources Director

    3 weeks ago

    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Executive Resourcing Global Ltd Full time

    Location - North West. Excellent salary and benefits package. THE COMPANY An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Human Resources leader to make a significant contribution to the development and growth of this well-known and highly respected engineering business. Our client is a major force in its core sectors, a prestigious £160m...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Hays Senior Finance are working with a leading business in the Chester area as they look to appoint a Finance Business Partner to the business due to growth and internal promotion. This is predominantly a UK business with a large turnover and multiple sites. The business has grown every year and is very cash-generative. Due to ongoing growth we are looking...

  • Chartered Structural Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Chester, United Kingdom Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Full time

    Chartered Structural Engineer - required for our rapidly expanding client to work across the UK the Structural Design Engineer will be based from the office in Warrington and some home working. The individual in the role of Structural Engineer will be involved in Structural Inspections and survey as well as Design work.The Senior Structural Engineer will...