Assistant Manager Commercial

Our mission in the Commercial Team is to offer fantastic services to our students, parents and our local community. Swim School, Holiday Club, Pool Membership, Music Education, Performing Arts, Stage Schools, Charity Events, Police Events, Driving Schools, Children’s Parties, Sports Events, Sports Clubs and Residential or Sporting Events in the holidays, all coexist across the school site. These activities enhance the vibrant experience that continues after the end of the school day at the weekends and during the holidays.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager to support and oversee the operations of our Holiday Clubs across both Royal Russell and St David’s and After-School Club at St David’s. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in working with children and will be passionate about creating new commercial concepts to further enhance the offerings of our clubs. This role will require you to be hands-on in managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service delivery.

You will have a passion for sports and leisure, with a commitment to providing excellent service to both our staff and customers. Strong leadership and supervisory skills are essential, as is the ability to plan, manage resources effectively, and ensure the highest level of customer service at all times.

To assist with the lead of the Holiday Club programs across Royal Russell and St David’s sites, ensuring the welfare and safety of all children, and to maintain a fun, inclusive, and stimulating environment. This role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing a diverse range of activities that supports the development of all pupils.

Responsible for managing the operations of the After-School Club at St. David’s School, including overseeing administrative duties, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, and maintaining necessary resources for the club to run successfully.

To lifeguard and maintain the upkeep of the swimming pool as and when required. The role will involve ensuring the safety and wellbeing of adults and students during swimming lessons, extracurricular clubs, and other pool hire bookings. Ensuring the pool is clean, safe and presentable at all times

Responsible for: Holiday Club Instructors, After-School Club Assistants

Hours: 23.5 Hours (Term-Time) plus40 Hours (8x flexible weeks of school holidays)

Reports to: Deputy Commercial Manager

Job purpose: To assist with the lead of the Holiday Club programs across Royal Russell and St David’s sites, ensuring the welfare and safety of all children, and to maintain a fun, inclusive, and stimulating environment. This role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing a diverse range of activities that supports the development of all pupils.

Responsible for managing the operations of the After-School Club at St. David’s School, including overseeing administrative duties, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, and maintaining necessary resources for the club to run successfully.

To lifeguard and maintain the upkeep of the swimming pool as and when required. The role will involve ensuring the safety and wellbeing of adults and students during swimming lessons, extracurricular clubs, and other pool hire bookings. Ensuring the pool is clean, safe and presentable at all times.

Our Offer

Royal Russell offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale.

As part of the vibrant community at Royal Russell, you will join a friendly and dedicated team with easy access to transport links (Coombe Lane tram stop is opposite the School entrance).

In addition, we offer:

• Pension scheme and life insurance

• Meals in the dining hall during term-time

• Social events throughout the year, including a Christmas party for all staff

• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Octopus electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Free on-site parking

• Use of our on-site sports facilities, including tennis courts, swimming pool and gym

A discount of up to 50% on school fees (85% discount for wrap around care before and after school during term-time) and a 25% discount with Royal Russell Holiday Club, which operates during school holiday periods.

Further Information

Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our school recruitment page at: www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies

You can also contact us by email at hr@royalrussell.co.uk or telephone HR on 020 8657 4433.

Applications (forms can be found on our website) will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 17:00 on Friday, 30th May 2025. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 9th June 2025.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.