Commercial Manager

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We are seeking a commercially driven Commercial Manager to support the growth and development of income-generating activities across Estates and Campus Services at Swansea University.

Working closely with the Head of Commercial Services, the role will support the management of sales, marketing, and business development activities across a diverse portfolio of services, including catering, events and conferencing, sport, retail, partnerships, and hospitality.

The postholder will oversee commercial pipelines, monitor contract performance and support the delivery of strategies that maximise income and make the most of the University’s campus assets. They will also identify new opportunities, develop business cases and work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to grow commercial activity.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape and expand Swansea University’s commercial services while enhancing the experience of students, staff and visitors.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Share Download PS-Candidate-Brochure-(EN) (1).pdf Download Commercial Manager 2026 JD .docx Print this page Back to list